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Elon Musk said on Saturday that X will publish its new recommendation algorithm within 7 days. He said the release will include code that ranks organic posts and paid ads for users. Musk also informed that X will repeat the disclosure every 4 weeks with developer notes that explain changes.
Elon Musk noted that the open-source package will cover the systems that decide which posts and ads appear in feeds. He referenced both organic recommendations and advertising recommendations in the same release. He did not name the repository, yet he described the plan as a public release.
The schedule signals a push for recurring transparency rather than a one-off drop. Developers could compare versions and map how ranking inputs shift. In addition, outside reviewers could flag issues that affect reach or safety controls.
X published parts of its algorithm in 2023, but that code later became outdated. X has said it will attach developer notes with each update. Those notes could describe bug fixes, ranking changes, and adjustments to spam defenses.
European regulators have pressed X to preserve material linked to its recommender systems and illegal content. This week, the European Commission extended an earlier retention order tied to X’s algorithms. Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier said the order now runs through the end of 2026.
EU regulators also fined X €120 million in December under the Digital Services Act. The Commission said the company’s ‘blue checkmark’ design misled users about verification. Regulators also cited limited transparency in X’s advertising repository and restricted access for researchers for oversight.
Musk responded under the Commission’s post with an obscenity.
French authorities have also examined X’s recommendation design and data practices. Paris prosecutors opened a July 2025 investigation into suspected algorithmic bias and alleged fraudulent data extraction. X called the probe politically motivated and said it threatened free speech. The case adds another incentive for X to show how it changes the ranking code.
X has expanded links with xAI’s Grok chatbot, including image tools that run inside the platform. Reuters reported that Grok safeguard lapses allowed sexualized images of women and minors to circulate. Indonesia has also suspended Grok access after officials cited non-consensual sexual deepfakes.
Reports said X limited Grok image generation and editing to paid subscribers after the backlash.
Crypto communities have also focused on feed quality and spam controls. CryptoQuant chief executive Ki Young Ju posted data showing 7.75 million ‘crypto’ posts on January 9. He linked the spike to bot activity and rising spam concerns, which can trigger stricter filtering.
Users have debated whether those filters also reduce legitimate crypto content visibility.
Moreover, open-source releases may help analysts separate product decisions from unintended side effects. However, public code may not reveal live configuration values or enforcement thresholds. Regulators can still request internal documents and audit trails during investigations.
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