Both The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal report that Twitter is favoring Republican and right-wing content in user feeds, especially during this election season.
The Post’s observations reveal that tweets from congressional accounts are garnering less interaction overall, yet Republican tweets are experiencing increased viral reach compared to their Democratic counterparts, indicating a possible bias.
The Journal’s experiment with new accounts showed that even users uninterested in politics were bombarded with political content, suggesting Twitter's algorithm may be skewed, likely favoring certain political narratives.
The implications of these findings are significant given the proximity to the upcoming U.S. presidential election, as the platform remains a critical source of news for millions despite its recent financial troubles.
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