Why Has Twitter's Algorithm Been Released Open-Source

The video discusses Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter and the subsequent changes, including open-sourcing Twitter's recommendation algorithm. It explores the algorithm's structure, ranking parameters, and content moderation policies. The video also addresses criticisms of the algorithm and the potential for Twitter to become a transparent and trusted news platform. The open-sourcing move is seen as a strategy to build trust and challenge mainstream media.

What was one of the major changes Elon Musk implemented after acquiring Twitter?

• He increased the character limit for tweets.

• He fired half of the company's workforce.

• He banned all advertisements on the platform.

• He introduced a new logo for Twitter.

Which programming language is primarily used in Twitter's recommendation algorithm?

• Python

• Ruby

• Scala

• JavaScript

What is the purpose of open-sourcing Twitter's recommendation algorithm?

• To make Twitter a paid-only platform.

• To build trust and transparency with the public.

• To eliminate all forms of advertising on Twitter.

• To allow users to modify the algorithm as they wish.

How does Twitter's algorithm determine which tweets to show users?

• By prioritizing tweets with the most likes.

• By using a neural network to rank a pool of tweets.

• By displaying tweets in chronological order.

• By showing only tweets from verified accounts.

What potential impact could open-sourcing Twitter's algorithm have on other social media platforms?

• It could lead to a decrease in user engagement.

• It might force them to become more transparent.

• It might cause them to increase advertising rates.

• It could result in a ban on all political content.