Twitter devolved into a pipeline of ragebait slop

4 hours ago

Elon Musk's platform X/Twitter has devolved into a pipeline of ragebait slop.
The algorithm promotes white supremacist and extremist content, regardless of user followings.
Accounts with high engagement often feature cartoon avatars, fierce usernames, and tribalist propaganda.
Research shows X's algorithm pushes users toward conservative content and away from traditional news.
The platform frequently encourages divisive topics, such as racial conflicts.
Tech oligarchs are accused of exploiting user engagement with propaganda and distractions.
There is a concern that society is becoming more susceptible to misinformation and manipulation.

Hasty Briefsbeta