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Meta threatens to pull apps from New Mexico over child safety demands

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Meta has warned that it might remove its applications from New Mexico if a judge agrees to the state's demands regarding child safety. The state is seeking changes such as age verification and protection from encrypted communications, which Meta argues are too burdensome and economically unfeasible for a single state. New Mexico's Attorney General dismissed Meta's threat as a "PR stunt," asserting the company has the capability to implement these safety measures but chooses not to prioritize them over profit. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operators; relates to platform policy and regulation.

RANK_REASON Regulatory action against a major tech company with potential for significant impact on service availability. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Meta threatens to pull apps from New Mexico over child safety demands

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    Meta says it may withdraw its apps from New Mexico if judge agrees to the state's demands

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