Meta 尋求限制兒童安全案件中的證據

Topics

Latest

AI

Amazon

Apps

Biotech & Health

Climate

Cloud Computing

Commerce

Crypto

Enterprise

EVs

Fintech

Fundraising

Gadgets

Gaming

Google

Government & Policy

Hardware

Instagram

Layoffs

Media & Entertainment

Meta

Microsoft

Privacy

Robotics

Security

Social

Space

Startups

TikTok

Transportation

Venture

More from TechCrunch

Staff

Events

Startup Battlefield

StrictlyVC

Newsletters

Podcasts

Videos

Partner Content

TechCrunch Brand Studio

Crunchboard

Contact Us

Posted:

Meta seeks to limit evidence in child safety case

Meta is about to go on trial in New Mexico, accused of not doing enough to protect kids from sexual exploitation on its platforms. As the court date gets closer, Meta’s lawyers are working hard to limit what can be used against the company in court.

According to public records reviewed by Wired, the company wants to block research about social media’s impact on youth mental health, stories about teen suicides linked to social media, any mention of Meta’s finances, the company’s past privacy violations, and even things about CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s college years.

These efforts are part of a lawsuit filed by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez in late 2023. The state accuses Meta of failing to protect minors from online predators, trafficking, and sexual abuse on its platforms. The case claims Meta allegedly allowed explicit material to reach minors and didn’t put adequate child safety measures in place.

Notably, this lawsuit is considered the first trial of its kind at the state level, scheduled to begin on February 2.

It’s fairly standard that Meta would try to keep the case as narrow as possible. However, two legal expert that talked to Wired believe its attempt to keep out so much information is unusually broad, including its requests not to mention its AI chatbots.

Additionally, Meta requested that the court block any mention of a public health warning issued by former US surgeon general Vivek Murthy regarding social media’s effect on youth mental health. The company also doesn’t want surveys (including its own) about the amount of inappropriate content on its platforms. It argues that all this information is irrelevant or could unfairly sway the jury.

Topics

Plan ahead for the 2026 StrictlyVC events. Hear straight-from-the-source candid insights in on-stage fireside sessions and meet the builders and backers shaping the industry. Join the waitlist to get first access to the lowest-priced tickets and important updates.

Newsletters

Subscribe for the industry’s biggest tech news

Every weekday and Sunday, you can get the best of TechCrunch’s coverage.

TechCrunch Mobility is your destination for transportation news and insight.

Startups are the core of TechCrunch, so get our best coverage delivered weekly.

Provides movers and shakers with the info they need to start their day.

By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice.

Related

Google now offers free SAT practice exams, powered by Gemini

Former CEO of celeb fav gym Dogpound launches $5M fund to back wellness companies

Struggling fusion power company General Fusion to go public via $1B reverse merger

Latest in Government & Policy

Meta seeks to limit evidence in child safety case

Here’s what you should know about the US TikTok deal

Trump administration admits DOGE may have misused Americans’ Social Security data

© 2025 TechCrunch Media LLC.