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Musk's Algorithm Manipulation on X Boosts Pro-Trump Content

Study reveals Elon Musk potentially manipulated X's algorithm to promote pro-Trump content, resulting in massive engagement and raising concerns about platform neutrality.

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How did X respond to requests for comment on the study's findings?: X (formerly Twitter) has not responded to requests for comment on these findings, raising concerns about transparency and platform manipulation.
What is the central claim of the study regarding Elon Musk's activity on X?: A study suggests Elon Musk manipulated X's algorithm to boost his pro-Trump posts, leading to significantly increased engagement compared to other political accounts.
What significant increase in engagement metrics did Musk's account experience from July?: The research indicates a sharp rise in engagement with Musk's account from July, with a 138% increase in views, 238% in retweets, and 186% in likes.
What was the engagement level of Musk's posts compared to other political ads on the platform?: Musk's posts, many containing false or misleading election claims, garnered 1.7 billion views, exceeding all political ads on the platform combined.
What conclusion do researchers draw about Musk's actions and the neutrality of social media platforms?: The study concludes that Musk's actions undermine the idea of social media neutrality and suggest algorithmic bias favoring pro-Trump content.

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