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