#Algorithmocracy / Kenya court green-lights $2.4bn lawsuit: Meta's algorithms linked to Ethiopian violence
Kenya court allows $2.4bn lawsuit against #Meta to proceed. Ethiopian plaintiffs claim #Facebook promoted hate speech leading to violence, including murder of professor after his address was posted on platform. Lawsuit demands algorithm changes, more African content moderators, victim restitution fund, and formal apology. Meta argued Kenya lacks jurisdiction but was overruled.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/apr/03/meta-faces-18bn-lawsuit-over-claims-it-inflamed-violence-in-ethiopia
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