Facebook algorithm actively promotes Holocaust denial content, study finds

The Institute for Strategic Dialogue discovered at least 36 Facebook groups with 366,068 followers between them that were hosting the material, the Guardian reports.

The same goes for any content that mocks Holocaust victims, accuses victims of lying, spews hate, or advocates for violence against Jewish people in any way, they said.

The researchers also found similar material was widespread across Twitter, YouTube, and Reddit.Jakob Guhl, an ISD research coordinator, told the Guardian these platforms already had the tools they need to remove much of this content.

These companies therefore need to ask themselves what type of platform they would like to be: one that earns money by allowing Holocaust denial to flourish, or one that takes a principled stand against it, he said.