Elon Musk's X Algorithm Bias towards Left-leaning Media

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly Twitter, algorithm favors left-leaning media by boosting left-leaning outlets and de-boosting right-leaning outlets. The AI tool 'Grok' uses a 'Reputation' score to determine content visibility, which results in conservative media being de-boosted compared to leftist outlets.

Key Points

  • MRC study finds X algorithm favors left-leaning media
  • Grok AI tool uses 'Reputation' score to boost or de-boost content
  • Conservative media receives lower scores resulting in de-boosting
  • Previous studies also found X algorithm bias towards left-leaning media

Pros

  • Promotes free speech platform

Cons

  • Favors left-leaning media over right-leaning media