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X Algorithm Goes Open Source Next Week!
11 Jan
Summary
- X's new algorithm code will be made public in one week.
- This move follows scrutiny over AI-generated explicit images.
- Previous code releases were partial and met with criticism.
Elon Musk has declared that the entire codebase for X's algorithm, determining what users see in their feeds, will become open source within the next week. This announcement arrives amidst global concerns regarding the @grok account's alleged fulfillment of requests to generate explicit images, including of minors. Musk first expressed intentions for open-sourcing algorithms in 2022, aiming to foster greater trust on the platform.
Previous efforts in 2022 saw a partial release of the recommendations algorithm code. However, this did not fully satisfy demands for transparency, with reports in 2023 suggesting Musk mandated changes to boost his own posts, information derived from leaks and anonymous sources rather than code review. Mark Cuban had previously questioned Musk about sharing algorithm source code before implementation.
Further contributing to the push for transparency is an ongoing investigation initiated by authorities in Paris, France, into potential fraudulent manipulation of the X algorithm. Musk has characterized this investigation as an attempt to distort French law for political ends and restrict free speech. The forthcoming release promises to include code for both organic and advertising content recommendations, with updates planned every four weeks.
