Meta and TikTok let harmful content rise after evidence outrage drove engagement, say whistleblowers

Whistleblowers have given an inside view of the algorithm arms race which followed TikTok's explosive growth Social media ...
The News International

Inside TikTok-Meta algorithm war: How the race for engagement is putting users at risk

In the high-stakes arena of digital dominance, a silent war is being waged not with weapons but with codes and algorithms. In 2026, the “algorithm arms race” between TikTok and Meta ...

TikTok and Meta's algorithm race compromised safety for engagement, say whistleblowers: Report

Whistleblowers told BBC that Meta and TikTok and Meta prioritised user engagement over safety, allowing harmful content on their platforms. The algorithm race led to increased harassment and ...
Analytics Insight

TikTok and Meta Accused of Prioritizing Engagement Over Safety in Algorithm Race

Whistleblowers have accused TikTok and Meta of risking user safety to win the battle for engagement, according to a BBC ...
U.S. News & World Report

Meta Rejects French Rights Watchdog's Ruling Against Algorithm

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Meta Platforms on Tuesday rejected a ruling by the French rights watchdog against its algorithm after allegations of discriminatory job advertisements on its social network ...
DMNews

Scientists say X’s algorithm doesn’t just show you conservative content — it rewires who you follow so the shift becomes permanent

A landmark Nature study of nearly 5,000 X users found that the platform's algorithmic feed measurably shifts political opinions rightward — and switching back to the chronological feed doesn't reverse ...
technext24.comOpinion

Discovery that Meta staff watch users’ Ray-Ban recordings raises privacy concerns

The death of Google Glass in 2013 was a victory for social etiquette. We dubbed the wearers 'Glassholes', barred them from ...