X just tweaked its algorithm to make it more friendly, less battleground
X has updated its algorithm to prioritize posts from mutual followers in an effort to reduce hostility in reply sections. The change aims to foster a more community-oriented environment rather than a platform for disparate voices.
Why it matters
Platform algorithm changes significantly impact user behavior and the quality of public discourse on social media.
X has made a “tweak” to its algorithm to boost the visibility of posts to users’ “mutuals” — the people they follow who follow them back, head of product, Nikita Bier, said Monday.
The article reports on a technical update and its stated intent without taking a side on the platform's efficacy.
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