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Facebook's Algorithm Fueled Anger and Misinformation

  • Internal documents reveal Facebook's algorithm prioritized angry reactions, spreading misinformation.
  • Data scientists warned about the dangers of the angry emoji reaction.
  • Facebook has now demoted the angry emoji reaction within its algorithm.
  • Reaction emojis were ranked five times more valuable than likes, driving engagement.
  • In 2020, Facebook cut the value of angry reactions to zero, reducing misinformation and violent content.

Source: The Hill

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