Elon Musk reveals flaw in X’s algorithm: Struggles to differentiate outrage from approval

Elon Musk has highlighted a significant issue with the platform's algorithm that affects how content is displayed to users. Here's a closer look at the challenges and potential changes ahead.

In a recent post that caught widespread attention, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and the owner of X (formerly known as Twitter), revealed a critical flaw in X’s content algorithm. As per Musk, the algorithm operates on a simplistic principle: if a user interacts with content, it assumes the user wants to see more of the same type of content. 

He explained, "The X algorithm assumes that if you interact with content, you want to see more of that content."

One of the strongest indicators of content preference, Musk pointed out, is when users forward posts to friends. This action is perceived by the algorithm as a clear signal of approval or interest, given the effort ...