Study Finds X Algorithm Prioritizes Ragebait that Disproportionately Impacts Democrats

Study finds X algorithm prioritizes ragebait that disproportionately impacts Democrats

Study finds X algorithm prioritizes ragebait that disproportionately impacts Democrats

X's algorithm effectively ragebaits Democrats

Those who still use X, The Everything App with any regularity at all are probably aware of how the situation has deteriorated in the past few years. The algorithm feeds its users a steady stream of slop and right-wing talking points, and replies under posts are dominated by people (or bots) who have purchased a blue check to get a priority placement under a post. If Twitter was the internet’s town square, X has become the rundown, anger-inducing…

X's Algorithm Feeds Off Ragebait and Impacts Democrats More, Study Finds

X’s algorithm learns what you hate and shows you more of it, according to a new study just published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). The paper, titled Value misalignment of X’s feed algorithm is a reflection of value tensions in engagement, found that the site’s algorithm prioritized engagement above all else when it generated a user’s For You Page. It also showed that X serves more ragebait to people who say they …

Arguing With People on X May Get You More Posts You Hate as Algo Feeds on Ragebait

X’s algorithm may turn argumentative replies into a feedback loop that serves users more content that clashes with their values, with the effect stronger among Democrats, researchers found.