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Rohingya refugees sue Facebook for $150 billion

Name: Rohingya refugees sue Facebook for $150 billion
Uploaded: 2021-12-07T17:41:12+0000
Description: Dozens of Rohingya refugees are suing Facebook for $150 billion. The lawsuit claims the platform’s algorithm amplified hate speech against the mainly Muslim minority in Myanmar, helping to fuel the violence and displacement they endured.

MEE staff

Published date: 7 December 2021 17:42 GMT | Last update: 2 years 4 months ago

Dozens of Rohingya refugees are suing Facebook for $150 billion. The lawsuit claims the platform’s algorithm amplified hate speech against the mainly Muslim minority in Myanmar, helping to fuel the violence and displacement they endured.

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