Federal Character
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Relationship and Life
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Health
  • Opinion
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Relationship and Life
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Health
  • Opinion
No Result
View All Result
Federal Character
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Meta is being sued for $2 billion about the violence in Ethiopia.

Marian RomainebyMarian Romaine
December 14, 2022
in News
0
Meta is being sued for $2 billion about the violence in Ethiopia.
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

According to a lawsuit, Facebook’s algorithm encouraged the viral spread of violence and hatred during the civil conflict in Ethiopia.

One of those initiating the case against Meta is Abraham Meareg, the son of an Ethiopian academic who was shot dead after being abused in Facebook messages.

Both a $2 billion (£1.6 billion) fund for victims of hate crimes on Facebook and adjustments to the algorithm are demanded.

According to Meta, it extensively invested in technology and moderation to combat hate.

Hate speech and the instigation of violence, according to a spokesman, are prohibited on the site.

Campaign organization Foxglove is in favor of the case, which was brought before Kenya’s High Court.

In the Kenyan capital Nairobi, Meta operates a hub for content moderation.

400,000 additional people are currently experiencing famine-like circumstances as a result of the conflict between the Ethiopian government and forces in the northern Tigray region.

Although a sudden peace agreement was reached last month, ethnically motivated killings between Amhara- and Oromo-speaking groups have increased recently.

Mr. Meareg claims in an affidavit submitted to the court that Facebook’s algorithm encourages “hateful and inciting” information because it is more likely to generate user interaction.

Additionally, he asserts that Facebook’s content filtering in Africa is “woefully inadequate,” as there aren’t enough moderators to handle posts in the important Amharic, Oromo, and Tigrinya languages.

Tags: 2 billionaboutbeingethiopiametaSuedviolence
Marian Romaine

Marian Romaine

Marian Romaine is a seasoned content writer with a passion for translating complex technological concepts into accessible and engaging content.She is dedicated to creating engaging and informative content aiming to enhance both reader engagement and search engine visibility. Her writing combines a deep understanding of the subject matter with a talent for crafting clear, concise, and informative pieces.With 3 years of industry experience, her expertise includes crafting blog posts, articles, social media content, and website copy.

Related Posts

US Troops on Standby In Anticioation of Massive, Coordinated Anti-Trump Protests
News

US Troops on Standby In Anticipation of Massive, Coordinated Anti-Trump Protests

October 18, 2025
Blood Spills in Peru as Gen Z Fights a Broken System
News

Blood Spills in Peru as Gen Z Fights a Broken System

October 16, 2025
What is the Daily Cost of a US Government Shutdown to the Economy?
News

What is the Daily Cost of a US Government Shutdown to the Economy?

October 15, 2025
Next Post
Senate threatens to arrest Perm Secs and Finance Ministry officials over the missing N113m

Senate threatens to arrest Perm Secs and Finance Ministry officials over the missing N113m

Federal Government Mandates Redeployment of Female Prison Officers Who Are Unable to Shoot to Kill.

Nigerian Police on the Hunt for Suspect for Allegedly Removing the Eye of a 12-Year-Old

Police Detain Trigger-happy Inspector for the Murder of Lagos Estate Resident

Vehicles Spirited Away by Terrorists, Demands of 50 Million Naira Ransoms Made to Affected Families

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recommended

6 Basic Emotions And How To Manage Them Properly

6 Basic Emotions And How To Manage Them Properly

1 year ago
Gachagua’s Impeachment Drama: Will Kenya’s Deputy President Be History?

Gachagua’s Impeachment Drama: Will Kenya’s Deputy President Be History?

1 year ago
Nigerian Businessman’s Football Ambitions Dented by American Fraud Charges: “Fake Companies and $15 in the Bank?”

Nigerian Businessman’s Football Ambitions Dented by American Fraud Charges: “Fake Companies and $15 in the Bank?”

2 years ago
Dollar, Euro and Pounds To Naira Exchange Rate For Today, October 15 2023

Dollar, Euro and Pounds To Naira Exchange Rate For Today, December 7 2023

2 years ago

Categories

  • Beauty
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Government
  • Health
  • News
  • Politics
  • Relationship and Life
  • Sports
  • Tech

Topics

2023 Aboki/Bureau De Change (BDC) apc Arsenal buhari Business cbn chelsea china court Davido Dollar Efcc Election Entertainment Euro and Pounds To Naira Exchange Rate For Today exchange rates for the Nigerian Naira (NGN) Fashion federal character federal government Finance food Football Foreign News government health inec Israel lagos Manchester United Naira Naira Black Market exchange rates News Nigeria pdp police Politics president protest Russia Sports tinubu trump ukraine US
No Result
View All Result

Highlights

CAF Unveils Final Ten Candidates for 2025 African Player of the Year Award

Fermín López Hat-Trick Inspires Barcelona’s 6-1 Rout as Champions League Drama Unfolds Across Europe

White House Denies Rumors Trump May Pardon Diddy

What Happens When Polygamy Meets Fairness? Ali Baba Explains

Sean Dyche Appointed as Nottingham Forest New Head Coach

Movie Review: MeadBowbrook Heart – A Touching Story That Suffers from Slow Pacing

Trending

How Rihanna’s Fashion Empire crumbles - DETAILS
Entertainment

How Rihanna’s Fashion Empire crumbles – DETAILS

byAyobami Owolabi
October 22, 2025
0

Global music icon and billionaire businesswoman Rihanna has reportedly suffered a $36 million loss following the collapse...

How Depression Almost Took Everything From Me — Tonto Dikeh

How Depression Almost Took Everything From Me — Tonto Dikeh

October 22, 2025
October Onslaught: Naira Free-Falls as Dollar, Euro, Pound Tighten the Noose

October Onslaught: Naira Free-Falls as Dollar, Euro, Pound Tighten the Noose

October 22, 2025
CAF Unveils Final Ten Candidates for 2025 African Player of the Year Award

CAF Unveils Final Ten Candidates for 2025 African Player of the Year Award

October 22, 2025
Fermín López Hat-Trick Inspires Barcelona’s 6-1 Rout as Champions League Drama Unfolds Across Europe

Fermín López Hat-Trick Inspires Barcelona’s 6-1 Rout as Champions League Drama Unfolds Across Europe

October 22, 2025

We launched Federal Character in February 2021 based on the belief that the world is in need of smarter and more efficient reporting of events shaping our rapidly changing world. We pledged to put our audience first, always.

Recent News

  • How Rihanna’s Fashion Empire crumbles – DETAILS
  • How Depression Almost Took Everything From Me — Tonto Dikeh
  • October Onslaught: Naira Free-Falls as Dollar, Euro, Pound Tighten the Noose

Categories

  • Beauty
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Government
  • Health
  • News
  • Politics
  • Relationship and Life
  • Sports
  • Tech

© 2024 FederalCharacter.com

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Relationship and Life
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Health
  • Opinion

© 2024 Federalcharacter.com