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ByteDance Debunks Claims of Algorithms Creating Filter Bubbles in TikTok and Douyin

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ByteDance Debunks Claims of Algorithms Creating Filter Bubbles in TikTok and Douyin

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  • ByteDance executives defend the role of their algorithms, arguing they do not create filter bubbles but instead promote diverse content.
  • Li Liang, a vice-president, states that the key metric for Douyin is long-term user retention.
  • The company's algorithms combine various strategies to curate user feeds while avoiding content cocoons.
  • ByteDance plans to enhance transparency in its recommendation system as part of a campaign responding to algorithm-related issues.
  • This response comes amid scrutiny from both Beijing and Washington regarding user data and app operations.

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