Meta has warned that it may withdraw its apps from New Mexico if forced to implement changes deemed 'technologically impractical' by the state attorney general. The AG is pushing for end-to-end encryption bans, age verification measures and strict content detection systems – all of which Meta deems impossible without building New Mexico-specific applications.

Meta argues that a 99% accuracy rate for detecting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is unattainable due to the vast scale of its platforms. It also believes that new age verification methods, like ID uploads and facial scans, could be less accurate in real-world use compared to current models.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez contends that Meta’s refusal to comply reflects a lack of commitment to children's safety. He accuses the tech giant of prioritizing profits over regulatory compliance and points out that other social media companies are facing similar legal actions across the US.

Meta suggests that its recent Teen Account features already address many of New Mexico’s concerns, but it proposes funding law enforcement training for internet crimes against children instead of making sweeping changes. The AG warns that if Meta leaves, it may find fewer places to operate in the US.