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Global Witness Report: Facebook Approves Hate Speech Ads Targeting Rohingya in Myanmar
Summary
Global Witness found that Facebook approved advertisements containing hate speech targeting the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar. Despite Facebook's claims of improved hate speech detection in Burmese, eight test ads with hate speech were submitted and all were approved for public display. The incident highlights concerns about Facebook's moderation practices and algorithmic amplification of harmful content.
Incident Details
Domain
Misinfo & Disinfo
Deliberate or negligent spread of false or misleading information with harmful real-world effects.
Harm Types
Disinformation
Deliberately fabricated content intended to mislead.
Algorithmic Amplification
Misinformation
False or misleading content spread without intent to deceive.
Severity
FatalityMinor involved
Platforms
Who Was Affected
Age
mixed
Gender
mixed
Group
Religious Minority, Racial/Ethnic Minority