Facebook owner failed to take action on hate speech against Rohingya despite repeated warnings, says rights group. A prominent human rights group says Facebook’s owner Meta owes the Rohingya reparations for the platform’s role in fuelling violence against the mostly Muslim minority in Myanmar. “In the months and years leading up to the atrocities, Facebook’s algorithms were intensifying a storm …
Complaint claims algorithms that power the company promote disinformation that translates into real-world violence. Rohingya refugees have sued the social media giant Facebook for $150bn over claims the social network is failing to stem hate speech on its platform, exacerbating violence against the vulnerable Myanmar minority. “The undeniable reality is that Facebook’s growth, fueled by hate, division, and misinformation, has …
