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Re:TikTok's algorithm exhibited pro-Republican bias during 2... by api on Tuesday February 04, 2025 @01:36PM (#42936675)
Well ultimately all centralized sites are someone's -- some person, or some company.

The previous incarnation had its own biases and such, but it did try to run a little more like a real company with official policies. The current incarnation is whatever Elon's mood this second happens to be.

Re:TikTok's algorithm exhibited pro-Republican bias during 2... by nradov on Tuesday February 04, 2025 @05:54PM (#42940310)
Don't be naive. The previous management also used their power to promote their preferred narratives in arbitrary and capricious ways with no regard for fundamental principles and no accountability. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.