Description of a digital payments scheme has been added to X’s algorithm, potentially paving the way for crypto integration ...

In the months following Elon Musk’s $44 billion acquisition of Twitter in 2022, my experience with the platform (and perhaps yours too) got quickly, dramatically worse. My algorithmic timeline, better ...

Social media algorithms are not politically neutral and can actively shape a person’s political opinions. A recent study published in the journal Nature provides evidence that switching on the ...

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Charlotte Gartenberg: Welcome to Tech News Briefing. It's Wednesday, October 30th ...

Are we only seeing the kind of news we want to see on social media? What effects do personalized algorithms have on our perception of news quality? Do algorithms help us serendipitously encounter ...

To learn more about our editorial approach, explore The Direct Message methodology. A seven-week experiment involving thousands of Americans just produced one of the most significant findings in ...

X is being investigated as an "organized crime group" by French authorities for allegedly manipulating its algorithm to push a far-right agenda In a lengthy statement issued earlier today, Elon Musk‘s ...

Political content is being inserted into new X users’ feeds, even if they have selected other interests such as cooking, sports, and crafts. Workers install lighting on an “X” sign atop the company ...