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Musk Says X Will Open-Source New Recommendation Algorithm, Including Ads Code, Within a Week

Regulators are probing X’s recommendation systems following Grok-related sexualized image abuses.

Overview

  • Elon Musk stated that X will release the code that determines organic and advertising recommendations within seven days.
  • The company plans recurring releases every four weeks accompanied by developer notes explaining changes.
  • The pledge follows a 2023 GitHub snapshot of the ‘For You’ feed that analysts said omitted key operational details and was not kept current.
  • X faces heightened scrutiny from European authorities and national regulators after reports of Grok generating sexualized images, with Indonesia blocking Grok and UK officials warning of possible service restrictions.
  • Musk has signaled a push to make X’s recommendation engine driven by Grok, targeting evaluation of over 100 million daily posts, while previously acknowledging a significant bug in the ‘For You’ feed.