TikTok’s algorithm, once curiously favorable to Trump, now shifts tone—glorifying China and Russia while idolizing Xi and Putin. Those who still believe the CCP has no influence over the platform are, quite frankly, deluding themselves. - ThreadSky

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youranona.bsky.social • 3 days ago

TikTok’s algorithm, once curiously favorable to Trump, now shifts tone—glorifying China and Russia while idolizing Xi and Putin. Those who still believe the CCP has no influence over the platform are, quite frankly, deluding themselves.

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tezlefty.bsky.social•3 days ago

Given how media algorithms amplify trends, it’s to be expected that the more negative comparisons, of where the USA is at these days, will result in more positive ones for other nations esp. China, both by people comparing them in comments plus algorithmic responses to those keywords plus bots.