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Algorithms · September 2026Gaffe level: Blunder

X's 'For You' Feed Mistakes Your Outrage for Interest, Stanford Finds

Stanford researchers found that X's For You algorithm mistakes your angry replies and outrage-scrolling for enthusiasm, then keeps serving you more of what makes you mad. Your feed doesn't disagree with your values, it just monetizes your blood pressure.

Source: Stanford HAI

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