Fixing the Feeds: A Policy Roadmap for Algorithms That Put People First

Policymakers need concrete proposals for shifting online algorithms away from attention-maximizing designs toward optimization for long-term user value and satisfaction. As concern around the design of algorithms has grown, policymakers have introduced and passed legislation seeking to shape the design of these systems in order to produce better algorithmic feeds. Research has identified connections between algorithmic recommendations and various negative outcomes for well-being, particularly in