Turning on the "For You" algorithm on X (formerly Twitter) may shift users' political opinions toward more conservative views ...

The randomised experimental study builds on a growing body of research that shows how social media can shape political attitudes.

New research revealed concerning findings about the impact of Elon Musk’s Twitter algorithm changes, reportedly amplifying anger and animosity among users, particularly towards those with opposing ...

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LONDON – Twitter says it’s investigating why its picture-cropping algorithm sometimes prefers white faces to Black ones. The investigation comes after Twitter users noticed Black faces were less ...