X’s algorithm flaw explained: Musk reveals it can’t distinguish outrage from approval

Elon Musk, the tech visionary and CEO of Tesla, recently took to his platform to shed light on a significant aspect of the platform’s algorithm. In a post that has garnered widespread attention, Musk candidly explained how the algorithm interprets user interactions and the potential pitfalls of this system.

In his post, Musk emphasized that the X algorithm operates on a straightforward assumption: if a user interacts with specific content, it is likely that they want to see more of that type of content. He noted that one of the strongest indicators of user preference, according to the algorithm, is the act of forwarding posts to friends.