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Call for legislation overhaul as sectarian hate ads approved by Facebook

Facebook ad targeting could be used to incite sectarian violence

28 June 2021, London - A series of inflammatory images and language, in adverts targeted at individuals across the sectarian divide in Northern Ireland, was approved by Facebook for publication shortly before the violent riots earlier this year. This ad was targeted to people in Northern Ireland who Facebook has profiled as having an interest in Protestantism or the Catholic Church as well as to people living either side of the peace wall in west Belfast. Facebook approved this ad for publication. Going into Facebook’s platform, we submitted political ads for approval with sectarian slurs that potentially encouraged violent protests in a way that violated Facebook’s policies. None of the content was

Rights group: Facebook amplified Myanmar military propaganda

ABC News Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOn Rights group: Facebook amplified Myanmar military propaganda A new report by the rights group Global Witness says Facebook’s recommendation algorithm amplifies military propaganda and other material that breaches the company’s own policies in Myanmar following the country’s military coup By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer June 24, 2021, 12:32 AM • 5 min read Myanmar sees deadliest week since military coup “They are determined to kill as many people as possible,” a United Nations envoy said.The Associated Press Facebook s recommendation algorithm amplifies military propaganda and other material that breaches the company s own policies in Myanmar following a military takeover in February, a new report by the rights group Global Witness says.

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