TikTok and X 'For You' feeds show far-right bias ahead of German federal elections

TikTok and X 'For You' feeds show far-right bias ahead of German federal elections
  • TikTok's 'For You' feed shows 78% far-right bias
  • X's 'For You' feed shows 64% far-right bias
  • Instagram's 'For You' feed shows 59% right-leaning bias
  • Algorithms prioritize right-leaning content
  • Global Witness calls for greater transparency in algorithmic decision-making
The study, conducted by setting up test accounts on TikTok, X, and Instagram, found that the platforms' algorithms prioritize right-leaning content, with TikTok displaying right-leaning content 74% of the time and X displaying it 72% of the time. The findings have raised concerns about the potential impact of social media on democratic processes and the need for greater transparency in algorithmic decision-making. Global Witness has shared its findings with EU officials, who are responsible for enforcing the bloc's algorithmic accountability rules on large platforms.