Elon Musk Acknowledges X Suppresses Posts Containing External Links

The social media platform deprioritizes link-based posts, drawing criticism for limiting access to news and external content.

Elon Musk confirmed that X's algorithm deprioritizes posts with links in their main text, encouraging users to place links in replies instead.
The policy is intended to keep users on the platform longer by discouraging them from clicking away to external sites.
Critics argue that the change undermines X's utility as a hub for news and information, with journalists and tech leaders expressing frustration.
The Guardian and other outlets have ceased posting on X, citing its toxic environment and Musk's hostility toward traditional media.
Concerns have grown about Musk's use of X to control narratives, with allegations of algorithmic manipulation and selective visibility of accounts.