Algorithmic Feeds Hollow News Aggregation

When a social platform defaults users into an engagement‑prioritizing 'For You' feed and downweights follows and offsite links, it systematically lowers the reach of traditional news publishers and reliable reporting. That shift makes the platform better at promoting high‑engagement commentary and low‑quality content than at serving as a timely news monitor. — This matters because it changes where citizens encounter verified information and reshapes incentives for journalists, publishers, and civic discourse.