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Northwestern University: Researchers Found That 'Diversifying' Social Feeds Cut Exposure to Toxic Content While Preserving Platform Enjoyment
May 28, 2026
EVANSTON, Illinois, May 28 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:

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Researchers found that 'diversifying' social feeds cut exposure to toxic content while preserving platform enjoyment

Engagement-based algorithms amplify outrage and toxic political content -- but a simple redesign can curb it without driving users away

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A new study from Northwestern University and the University of Chi . . .

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