Twitter’s ‘Open Source’ Algorithm Disappoints: Reveals Limited Insights

Musk’s original motivation for advocating open sourcing the algorithm was to increase transparency and prevent behind-the-scenes manipulation. However, the code released by Twitter has not shed much light on potential bias or manipulation. It lacks insights into why some tweets may be down-ranked or up-ranked, and it does not provide a comprehensive picture of how different types of engagement are prioritized by the algorithm.