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Study Finds TikTok Algorithm Favored Republican Content in 2024 US Race

Study Finds TikTok Algorithm Favored Republican Content in 2024 US Race

A new study reported by the Guardian concludes TikTok’s recommendation system disproportionately boosted Republican content during the 2024 elections compared with Democratic posts. The findings add to scrutiny of social platforms’ influence on political information flows.

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TikTok’s algorithm favored Republican content in 2024 US elections, study finds