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X admits algorithm flaw created 'battleground' feel

X's head of product, Nikita Bier, acknowledged that a flaw in the platform's algorithm led to posts feeling like a "battleground." The issue stemmed from missing data that affected the visibility of posts from followed users. Bier stated that a recent adjustment aims to increase the visibility of posts from mutual connections. AI

IMPACT Platform algorithm changes can influence content visibility and user experience, impacting how information is disseminated.

RANK_REASON The item is a news report about an admission by an executive regarding a platform's algorithm, not a direct release or significant industry event.

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X admits algorithm flaw created 'battleground' feel

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    X admits its broken algorithm made the site feel like a ‘battleground’ X's head of product, Nikita Bier, admitted in a post on Monday that X's algorithm was "mi

    X admits its broken algorithm made the site feel like a ‘battleground’ X's head of product, Nikita Bier, admitted in a post on Monday that X's algorithm was "missing" data about surfacing posts from people who you've followed back. Now, he says a tweak will "boost visibility of y…