diversified extremity algorithm
Coverage of diversified extremity algorithm in the Nexus archive.
- Redesigning algorithms to intervene on social norm misperceptions during a national election
A study published in Nature on 27 May 2026 examines how algorithm redesign can address social norm misperceptions during national elections. Engagement-based feeds amplify intergroup, moralized, emotional, and toxic content compared to reverse-chronological feeds, while a diversified extremity algorithm reduces exposure to such content without compromising platform enjoyment.
- Social‑media feeds are detoxified by a redesigned algorithm
A redesigned 'diversified extremity' algorithm by Bluesky reduced exposure to polarizing political content during the 2024 US presidential election, improved accuracy of social norm perceptions, and maintained user enjoyment. The experiment, published in Nature in 2026, demonstrated that making feeds more representative of users can mitigate polarization without sacrificing engagement.