X just tweaked its algorithm to make it more friendly, less battleground

X says it has adjusted its algorithm to promote posts from users’ mutual followers, aiming to make the feed feel more familiar and less confrontational. The change is intended to create a stronger communal feel across timelines.

The update reflects a broader push by social platforms to reduce hostility and improve engagement by prioritizing trusted social connections. If effective, this could shift X’s experience away from viral conflict and toward network-based discovery.