X admits its broken algorithm made the site feel like a ‘battleground’

X’s head of product, Nikita Bier, acknowledged on Monday that the platform’s algorithm had been “missing” data that would normally surface posts from users you have followed back. In a public post, Bier said a forthcoming tweak will “boost visibility of your posts to your mutuals,” a change intended to strengthen community interaction rather than amplify contentious discussions. He did not provide details on how the missing data occurred or the technical specifics of the adjustment.

The announcement follows Bier’s earlier comments that creators of original content would “climb faster” after the company recognized that many top accounts were distributing recycled or “stolen” material from other users. By prioritizing posts from mutual connections, X aims to correct the perceived bias toward viral, often polarizing content and to encourage more authentic engagement on the platform. The Verge reports that the company hopes the modification will realign feed dynamics and improve user experience.