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Revealed: ‘Anti-social media' shows twice as much content from strangers as posts from friends and family
Social media feeds now show far more content from strangers and ads than from real connections. A new study from IPPR finds that only 18% of top posts come from friends and family, while 35% come from influencers or recommended content, and 29% come from ads and brands. On TikTok and X, just 10% of posts come from people users know, and about 14% are ads. Algorithms favor content that keeps users engaged, which increases time spent but reduces social interaction and shared experiences.
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