1/10/25, 10:12 AM Meta/Facebook changes threaten Myanmar’s digital space Meta/Facebook changes threaten Myanmar’s digital space Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement of significant changes to Meta’s content moderation policies raises serious concerns for Myanmar, where Facebook has both enabled anti-coup dissent and fuelled real-world consequences, including contributing to atrocities against the Rohingya. While fostering free expression is commendable, Meta also has heightened legal and moral responsibilities under international human rights law and its previous commitments to prevent its platforms from enabling harm in high-risk environments like Myanmar. Return to free expression must start with algorithms Zuckerberg’s acknowledgement that Meta’s content moderation systems make “too many mistakes” is a positive step, as over-moderation stifles legitimate expression and censors reliable sources, including Myanmar’s independent media. However, restoring freedom of expression should first address Meta’s algorithms, which prioritise emotive content—including https://humanrightsmyanmar.org/?na=v&nk=2309-d30a0b150d&id=9 1/4