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Facebook's Algorithm Fueled Anger and Misinformation

CosmicTaco · 2024-09-03T15:15:17.724350+05:30

- Internal documents reveal Facebook's algorithm prioritized angry reactions, spreading misinformation. - Data scientists warned about the dangers of the angry emoji reaction. - Facebook has now demoted the angry emoji reaction within its algorithm. - Reaction emojis were ranked five times more valuable than likes, driving engagement. - In 2020, Facebook cut the value of angry reactions to zero, reducing misinformation and violent content. Source: [The Hill](https://thehill.com/changing-america/enrichment/arts-culture/578724-5-points-for-anger-1-for-a-like-how-facebooks/)

Internal documents reveal Facebook's algorithm prioritized angry reactions, spreading misinformation.
Data scientists warned about the dangers of the angry emoji reaction.
Facebook has now demoted the angry emoji reaction within its algorithm.
Reaction emojis were ranked five times more valuable than likes, driving engagement.
In 2020, Facebook cut the value of angry reactions to zero, reducing misinformation and violent content.

Source: The Hill