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SOCIAL MEDIA ABANDONS FRIENDS FOR VIRAL FADS
Social media platforms have shifted from connecting users with friends to prioritizing trending content and viral fads. The change reflects how algorithms now amplify engagement over meaningful personal connections.
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Article URL: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20260520-how-social-media-ceased-to-be-social Comments URL: https://ne…