X admits its broken algorithm made the site feel like a ‘battleground’
X’s head of product Nikita Bier acknowledged that a missing data issue in the platform’s algorithm caused reply sections to feel like a battleground. The company announced a tweak that will boost the visibility of posts to mutual followers to encourage community interaction and reduce controversy. Similar community‑focused changes are being pursued by competitors such as Threads and Bluesky.
- ▪X’s head of product Nikita Bier admitted the algorithm was missing data about mutual followers, leading to a hostile reply environment.
- ▪The platform will roll out a tweak to boost visibility of posts to mutuals, aiming to foster community rather than random arguments.
- ▪The update also promises faster growth for original content, addressing concerns about recycled or controversial posts.
- ▪X recently ended its Community feature, shifting users toward large group chats while continuing to invest in niche communities.
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