TikTok and X Algorithms Show Far-Right Bias in Germany

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-20T10:57:03.345924+05:30

- New research by Global Witness reveals TikTok and X's recommendation algorithms favor far-right AfD content ahead of Germany's federal elections. - TikTok displayed the highest bias, with 78% of political content supporting AfD, while X showed 64%. - Despite concerns of algorithmic transparency, platforms argue against the findings, but EU regulatory measures like the DSA aim to address these biases. Source: [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/19/study-of-tiktok-x-for-you-feeds-in-germany-finds-far-right-political-bias-ahead-of-federal-elections/)

New research by Global Witness reveals TikTok and X's recommendation algorithms favor far-right AfD content ahead of Germany's federal elections.
TikTok displayed the highest bias, with 78% of political content supporting AfD, while X showed 64%.
Despite concerns of algorithmic transparency, platforms argue against the findings, but EU regulatory measures like the DSA aim to address these biases.

Source: TechCrunch