X Prioritizes Mutual Followers' Comments in Algorithm Overhaul

X (formerly Twitter) is adjusting its algorithm to prioritize replies and posts from mutual followers, enhancing visibility for interactions between users who follow each other. The change focuses on reordering reply feeds to highlight responses from friends or familiar accounts, addressing previous gaps in user engagement. Nikita Bier, X's product lead, noted the prior algorithm failed to surface familiar accounts' responses prominently, making reply threads feel like 'a battlefield with unknowns.' X aims to improve conversational quality by prioritizing interactions within existing networks, aligning with broader efforts to refine platform engagement post-community feature shutdown.