https://cointelegraph.com/news/musk-announces-change-x-algorithm-faces-backlash

In response to the planned change, independent journalist James Li asked Musk, “How does the algorithm determine ‘negativity’?”

Elon Musk is facing widespread backlash after announcing upcoming changes to the X social media algorithm that would promote content deemed informative or educational over other types of content.

According to Musk, the planned changes are in response to “Too much negativity” on the social media site. The entrepreneur wrote in a Jan. 3 social media post:

“Our goal is to maximize un-regretted user-seconds. Too much negativity is being pushed that technically grows user time, but not un-regretted user time.”

Users on X characterized the algorithm change as a form of censorship and questioned Musk over who would have a right to determine what constituted ‘negativity’ on the platform.

The upcoming change came days after Musk allegedly removed premium features from several accounts following an online feud over immigrant visas.

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https://cointelegraph.com/news/musk-announces-change-x-algorithm-faces-backlash