X Open Sources its Algorithm While Facing a Transparency Fine and Grok Controversies

X Open Sources its Algorithm While Facing a Transparency Fine and Grok Controversies

X Open Sources Algorithm Again—But Is It Real Transparency? In a move that blends public relations with regulatory pressure, X (formerly Twitter) has once again open-sourced its recommendation algorithm. This latest release comes just days after Elon Musk promised full transparency—and while the company faces a €50 million fine from EU regulators over alleged violations of the Digital Services Act. The timing isn’t coincidental: X is under intense scrutiny not only for how it curates content but also for the controversial behavior of its AI chatbot, Grok. Credit: Andrew Harnik / Getty Images So, what does this new code reveal? And more importantly—does it actually give users meaningful insight into how their feeds are shaped? The short answer: it’s clearer than before, but still far from full transparency. Why Did X Reopen-Source Its Algorithm Now? Elon Musk first pledged to “open source the algorithm” shortly after acquiring Twitter in 2022—a promise that resonated with users frustrated b…