Toxic politics and TikTok engagement in the 2024 U.S. election
What kinds of political content thrive on TikTok during an election year? Our analysis of 51,680 political videos from the 2024 U.S. presidential cycle reveals that toxic and partisan content consistently attracts more user engagement—despite ongoing moderation efforts. Posts about immigration and election fraud, in particular, draw high levels of toxicity and attention. While Republican-leaning videos tend to reach more viewers, Democratic-leaning ones generate more active interactions like comments and shares. As TikTok becomes an important news source for many young voters, these patterns raise questions about how algorithmic curation might amplify divisive narratives and reshape political discourse.
- This study offers one of the first empirical examinations of how partisanship, political toxicity, and topical focus—such as immigration, racism, and election fraud—shaped user engagement with TikTok videos during the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
- The analysis was drawn from 51,680 political videos on TikTok, using models adjusted for feed ranking, user behavior (author, music, posting time), and platform engagement metrics.
- The majority of videos analyzed (77%) were explicitly partisan and were associated with approximately twice the engagement of nonpartisan content. Republican-leaning videos received more views, while Democratic-leaning ones showed more interactions—measured by total likes, comments, and shares.
- Toxic videos were associated with 2.3% more interactions. Partisan content also tended to show higher engagement, with Democratic-leaning toxic videos linked to even higher interactions.
- Racism, antisemitism, and election fraud were among the most toxic topics, with toxicity defined as rude or disrespectful language. Toxic videos on elections (+1.3%) and immigration (+3.5%) received higher engagement.
- Toxicity and engagement levels changed after major political events. Following Trump’s conviction, videos with severe toxicity and sexual attacks saw an approximate 2% surge in interactions.
- Captions alone were weak predictors of partisanship and toxicity, but transcripts of the audio from the videos improved alignment with manual labels (68.2%) and had significantly more (56.2%) toxic content. These results highlight the limitations of surface-level text features and the need for multimodal analysis in political content detection.
If we can find information by asking GenAI, who needs the Web?
cross-posted from: programming.dev/post/36160327
::: spoiler Comments
- Hackernews.
:::
If we can find information by asking GenAI, who needs the Web?
::: spoiler Comments
- Hackernews.
:::
If we can find information by asking GenAI, who needs the Web?
Questa voce è stata modificata (2 settimane fa)
Bluesky Goes Dark in Mississippi Over Age Verification Law
::: spoiler Comments
- Hackernews.
:::
- Hackernews.
:::
Our Response to Mississippi’s Age Assurance Law - Bluesky
A new Mississippi law requires us to block full access to Bluesky unless all users complete age checks. We have concerns about this law’s implementation.Bluesky
Questa voce è stata modificata (2 settimane fa)
U.S. government takes 10% stake in Intel
::: spoiler Comments
- Hackernews;
- Reddit.
:::
Intel Corporation today announced an agreement with the Trump Administration to support the continued expansion of American technology and manufacturing leadership. Under terms of the agreement, the United States government will make an $8.9 billion investment in Intel common stock, reflecting the confidence the Administration has in Intel to advance key national priorities and the critically important role the company plays in expanding the domestic semiconductor industry.The government’s equity stake will be funded by the remaining $5.7 billion in grants previously awarded, but not yet paid, to Intel under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act and $3.2 billion awarded to the company as part of the Secure Enclave program. Intel will continue to deliver on its Secure Enclave obligations and reaffirmed its commitment to delivering trusted and secure semiconductors to the U.S. Department of Defense. The $8.9 billion investment is in addition to the $2.2 billion in CHIPS grants Intel has received to date, making for a total investment of $11.1 billion.
Donald J. Trump: "It is my Great Honor to report that the United States of America now fully o...
It is my Great Honor to report that the United States of America now fully owns and controls 10% of INTEL, a Great American Company that has an even more incredible future.Trump's Truth
Questa voce è stata modificata (2 settimane fa)
Questa voce è stata modificata (2 settimane fa)
70% of Japan smartphone games bypass in-app payments to avoid IT giants
70% of Japan smartphone games bypass in-app payments to avoid IT giants
Nearly 70 percent of popular Japanese smartphone games have introduced external payment systems for items and services to avoid hefty commission fees from U.S. tech giants Google LLC and Apple Inc., a Kyodo News tally showed.KYODO NEWS (Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS)
Physicians embrace AI note-taking technology: ‘There is literally no other intervention in our field that impacts burnout to this extent’
Physicians embrace AI note-taking technology
“There is literally no other intervention in our field that impacts burnout to this extent,” says Rebecca Mishuris, chief medical information officer at Mass General Brigham.Ryan Jaslow (Harvard Gazette)
This month in Servo: new image formats, canvas backends, automation, and more!
This month in Servo: new image formats, canvas backends, automation, and more! - Servo aims to empower developers with a lightweight, high-performance alternative for embedding web technologies in applications.
Another record month, plus devtools improvements and creature comforts for servoshell users.Servo
Egyptian Officials in New York Beat Two Gaza Protesters on Video. The NYPD Arrested the Protesters.
The protesters’ parents said the officials beat their sons with chains at Egypt’s U.N. mission. The NYPD arrested the brothers for assault.
4chan refuses to pay UK Online Safety Act fines, asks Trump admin to intervene
4chan asks US to “invoke all legal levers” in fight against Online Safety Act.
Raoul Duke likes this.
The "Super Weight:" How Even a Single Parameter can Determine a Large Language Model's Behavior
The "Super Weight:" How Even a Single Parameter can Determine a Large Language Model's Behavior
A recent paper from Apple researchers, "[The Super Weight in Large Language…Apple Machine Learning Research
Trump says he’ll keep extending TikTok shutdown deadline
President Donald Trump is calling national security and privacy concerns related to TikTok and its Chinese parent company highly overrated.
https://apnews.com/article/trump-tiktok-china-extension-deadline-4a66fbd0e485db5b3da83c176f22ad11
US | Colorado judge rejects plea deal for funeral director who acknowledged abusing 191 corpses
A Colorado judge has rejected a plea agreement for a funeral home owner who acknowledged abusing 191 corpses.
Former Top Biden Spokesperson Admits Israel Sabotaged Ceasefire Deals as US Blamed Hamas
The former State Department spokesperson effectively admitted he and the president repeatedly lied about negotiations.
Archived version: archive.is/newest/truthout.org…
Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
13,000+ Back Grassroots Push for DNC to Approve Ban on Corrupting Dark Money
Ahead of the DNC's summer meeting, Our Revolution delivered a petition urging the ban of dark money in presidential primaries. Will the DNC prioritize voters over billionaire donors? #BanDarkMoney
13,000+ Back Grassroots Push for DNC to Approve Ban on Corrupting Dark Money
"For those of us focused on progressive social change," says the board chair of Our Revolution, secretive spending by corporations and the ultra-rich "has blocked candidates committed to our entire agenda including workers' rights, Gaza ceasefire…julia-conley (Common Dreams)
Israel Is Forcing Parents in Gaza to Watch Their Children Die of Hunger
“Imagine looking at your child, and you can’t feed him. You can’t do anything for him.”
Archived version: archive.is/newest/dropsitenews…
Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
US | North Carolina Supreme Court says bars' COVID-19 lawsuits can continue
The North Carolina Supreme Court has issued favorable rulings for bars seeking compensation from the state for COVID-19 restrictions.
Meta is going to stuff Midjourney AI images into your feed
Meta is making a big new partnership with Midjourney.
Meta is going to stuff Midjourney AI images into your feed
Meta is partnering with Midjourney and will license its “aesthetic” technology for future models and products, according to Alexandr Wang.Jay Peters (The Verge)
Bluesky blocks Mississippi under new age verification law
The Supreme Court declined to block the law earlier this month.
Bluesky blocks Mississippi under new age verification law
Bluesky has blocked access to Mississippi IP addresses thanks to HB 1126, an age verification law the Supreme Court recently let take effect.Adi Robertson (The Verge)
Why the Internet is Turning to Shit
::: spoiler Comments
- Hackernews.
:::
- Hackernews.
:::
Why the Internet is Turning to Shit
Cory Doctorow’s new book is an insightful diagnosis of how Big Tech is making every app and website worse—even if his solutions leave something to be desired.Alex Skopic (Current Affairs Inc)
Questa voce è stata modificata (2 settimane fa)
'Where's your America First?': US teenager stuck in Israeli jail for six months
The 16-year-old was detained by Israel over claims he threw rocks at a car. He has since lost around a quarter of his body weight in detention
Archived version: archive.is/newest/middleeastey…
Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
'Where's your America First?': US teenager stuck in Israeli jail for six months
In the early hours of the morning on 16 February, US citizen Zaher Ibrahim, his wife and two of his children were asleep in their home in the occupied West Bank. They woke to loud banging and shouting outside.Syma Mohammed (Middle East Eye)
Ricerca per dominio/istanza
Buonasera, come da titolo, è possibile? Grazie
in reply to eli
Re: Ricerca per dominio/istanza
eli non mi sembra che sia possibile operare una ricerca per istanza, ma potresti provare a vedere cosa succede scrivendo il dominio nella casella di ricerca
Can AI teach us how animals think?
Can AI teach us how animals think?
The surprising ways in which machine learning is decoding the animal mind.The Conversation
Canada looks to Germany to offset Trump tariff agenda
Prime Minister Mark Carney and senior Cabinet ministers will travel to Berlin to talk energy, defense and critical minerals.
Archived version: archive.is/20250822183421/poli…
Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
Questa voce è stata modificata (2 settimane fa)
Saudi Arabia condemns Israel's genocidal 'crimes,' expresses alarm over famine
Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry on Friday sharply criticised Israel after the UN officially declared that a famine is taking place in Gaza.
Archived version: archive.is/newest/middleeastey…
Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
DA dropped charges against woman arrested for having an abortion after public outcry
Lizelle Gonzalez filed a complaint against local Texas officials after they charged her with murder for taking medication to end her pregnancy
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is 'Free' From Custody, En Route to Family in Maryland
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is free from custody and en route to Maryland, where he will await trial with his family. His lawyers argue he is facing a "vindictive" prosecution by the Justice Department.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is 'Free' From Custody, En Route to Family in Maryland
He now awaits trial in what his lawyers argue is a "vindictive prosecution" by the Justice Department.stephen-prager (Common Dreams)
National Guard may run out of money because of Trump’s repeated deployments
The National Guard is preparing for its fall training programs, but President Donald Trump’s deployments are eating into its operational budget
Workers who developed cancer while building America’s nuclear weapons struggle to make medical claims after Trump cuts
Unless the Trump administration chooses to renew the compensation program former nuclear weapons employees who are hoping to receive assistance with their medical payments will no longer have the opportunity.
adhocfungus likes this.
Trump says Intel has agreed to give US government a 10% stake
Unprecedented deal comes after president demanded CEO Lip-Bu Tan to resign over his ties to Chinese firms
US health department moves to strip thousands of employees of collective bargaining rights
Union decries effort as illegal as department confirms it is ending its recognition of unions for some employees
Death toll from Israel's genocide in Gaza rises to 62,263, health ministry says
At least 62,263 Palestinians have been killed since Israel's genocide in Gaza started after 7 October 2023, according to the health ministry in Gaza.
Archived version: archive.is/newest/middleeastey…
Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
US | Hegseth fires general whose agency's intel assessment of damage from Iran strikes angered Trump
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired a general whose agency’s initial intelligence assessment of U.S. damage to Iran nuclear sites angered President Donald Trump.
Archived version: archive.is/20250822194052/apne…
Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
Apple reportedly in talks with Google to use Gemini AI in the revamped Siri
Apple is still lagging in generative AI, and a new report says the company may turn to its longtime frenemy Google for help, using Gemini as the foundation for a revamped Siri.
El Salvador is enforcing strict student dress codes to bring discipline back to schools
Principals in El Salvador have started greeting students at school gates to inspect haircuts and uniforms
Archived version: archive.is/newest/independent.…
Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
The Commandos Prepping Mexico Attacks
Trump’s war on cartels is a godsend for a special ops command with an identity crisis
Pentagon Confirms My Story on Mexico Attacks
Military will “eliminate the ability of these cartels to threaten” America, spokesman says
Colt confirms customer data stolen as Warlock ransomware auctions files
UK-based telecommunications company Colt Technology Services confirms that customer documentation was stolen as Warlock ransomware gang auctions files.
Questa voce è stata modificata (2 settimane fa)
etchinghillside
in reply to Pro • • •Baron Von J
in reply to Pro • • •Anybody who cares enough to confirm whatever stupid bullshit the AI probabilistically regurgitated without actual understanding.
AlphaOmega
in reply to Baron Von J • • •CheeseNoodle
in reply to AlphaOmega • • •What I really don't get is that there are in fact models that you can feed a document too and they will directly copy/paste quote relevant parts of that document in their reply complete with a little reference to the correct page. Basically a smarter ctrl-F function that can take sentences as input.
When that exists why is google using the probabilistic shit in their search?
fodor
in reply to Pro • • •LLM: Something like what somebody might say.
Website: What somebody did say. (Depending on the site.)