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Unraveling Twitter’s Secrets
How Open-Sourcing its Algorithm Could Revolutionize Journalism
Open-Sourcing Twitter’s Algorithm: A Glimpse into the Future
When Elon Musk purchased Twitter for a jaw-dropping $44 billion, he initiated a series of bold actions that left the tech community stunned. From terminating half the company to granting blue check marks to the masses, Musk’s vision for the platform has become increasingly clear. Despite Twitter’s value plummeting to $20 billion and many users flocking to alternative platforms like Mastodon, Musk’s strategy could potentially redefine journalism and social media as we know it.
A Dive into Twitter’s Code: Transparency and Collaboration
Twitter’s open-sourced recommendation algorithm has garnered both praise and criticism since its release. But why did Musk decide to reveal this trade secret? And how might this impact journalism, social media, and the public’s trust in these platforms?
Unveiling the code provides valuable insights into Twitter’s recommendation engine and promotes transparency, which has far-reaching implications. Primarily written in Scala, the code discloses intriguing details about the ranking parameters, such as boosts for retweets…
