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

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

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For You pages prioritized pro-Republican content in three states, researchers say, but TikTok says study does not reflect real user behavior

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