Meta recently reached a settlement in the US regarding its platform’s role in harming users, potentially setting a precedent for similar cases worldwide. A lawsuit in Kenya exemplifies the real-world consequences, detailing how Facebook’s algorithm allegedly promoted violent posts targeting a chemistry professor during the Ethiopian civil war. The professor was ultimately murdered after his photo and address were shared on the platform. The case, brought by his son, Abrham Meareg, and supported by the nonprofit Foxglove, alleges Facebook actively amplified calls for his father’s death. This settlement may encourage other governments and legal entities – including those in the Netherlands – to pursue similar claims against the tech giant. The outcome signals a growing demand for social media companies to be held accountable for the content disseminated through their platforms and its offline impact.