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X tests highlighting posts that are liked by users with opposing views
Social media platform X has announced the launch of a new experiment aimed at recognizing and highlighting posts that have been liked by individuals with opposing views. The experiment utilizes the company’s Community Notes feature, which was initially designed to identify content marked as misleading or incorrect.
Starting today, a select group of contributors within the Community Notes program will be prompted to provide feedback on specific posts based on their initial Like activity. These callouts will be displayed to this subset of contributors and will involve rating and sharing opinions about the content.
The goal of this experiment is to develop an open-source algorithm capable of identifying posts that have gained popularity among individuals with divergent perspectives. This, in turn, is expected to foster a more inclusive and respectful online environment by highlighting areas of agreement despite differing viewpoints.
In a statement, X emphasized the importance of bridging divides between opposing views, saying, “People often feel like the world is divided, yet Community Notes shows people can agree, even on contentious topics. This experimental new feature seeks to uncover ideas, insights, and opinions that bridge perspectives. It can bring awareness to what resonates broadly. It could motivate people to share those ideas in the first place. Ultimately, it could help move the world forward in ways that people want.”
The launch of this experiment comes as X continues its efforts to innovate and evolve within the social media landscape.
Source: techcrunch.com
