Facebook's role in the genocide is well known [1]. Following its entry into Myanmar, Facebook became the primary means of communication for many users. However

Facebook's role in the genocide is well known [1]. Following its entry into Myanmar, Facebook became the primary means of communication for many users. However, the platform was poorly staffed, lacking adequate monitoring for local languages. This allowed a systematic campaign of anti-Rohingya propaganda to flourish, primarily orchestrated by members of the Myanmar military. They created fake accounts and pages to disseminate hateful content that incited violence, leading to murders, rapes, and mass displacements of Rohingya people. Investigations revealed that Facebook's algorithms played a significant role in amplifying harmful content. Amnesty International reported that these algorithms "proactively amplified" anti-Rohingya messages, effectively turning the platform into a tool for hate speech and incitement to violence. The U.N. also noted that Facebook was a "useful instrument" for vilifying the Rohingya, contributing to real-world violence during the military's campaign in 2017. [1] https://www.asc.upenn.edu/research/centers/milton-wolf-seminar-media-and-diplomacy/blog/road-hell-paved-good-intentions-role-facebook-fuelling-ethnic-violence https://www.asc.upenn.edu/research/centers/milton-wolf-semin...