As of 2024, more than 5 billion people—over half of the world's population—use social media. The immense popularity of these digital networks means that social media is the way that many, if not most people now learn about mass atrocities that are occurring around the world. Yet, beyond their potential to help the public acquire information about mass atrocity situations, could social media platforms be used to help prevent mass atrocities in the first place?This report explores how tools deployed or developed by social media platforms might reduce the risk of mass violence and contribute constructively to mass atrocity prevention efforts
