Elon Musk has suggested changing his approach to chronologically changing the algorithmic Twitter feed. According to him, the recommendation system is manipulating users.

Crucial to fix your Twitter feed:

1. Tap the home button.
2. Tap the stars in the upper right corner of the screen.
3. Select “Recent tweets”.

You are being manipulated by the algorithm in ways you are not aware of.

It’s easy to switch back and forth to see the difference.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) 14 May 2022

“The algorithm manipulates you so much that you don’t even realize it. Enough to switch back and forth. [между алгоритмической и хронологической лентой] and see the difference,” Musk wrote.

The billionaire admitted that there was no “malicious intent” in the algorithm’s actions.

“When trying to guess what you want to read, he unwittingly manipulates or reinforces your perspectives,” the businessman added.

Musk also made possible the existence of possible bugs in the code.

“Open source is the way to solve the problem of both trust and efficiency,” he wrote.

Earlier, Musk announced that he had bought Twitter for $44 billion. One of the billionaire’s priorities was identifying the source code of recommendation algorithms and ensuring freedom of speech on the platform.

Recall, in May, Musk announced the suspension of Twitter’s acquisition after the media reported that the platform’s audience was overestimated.

That same month, the entrepreneur supported the EU bill regulating social media algorithms.

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