Following a debate about H-1B visas, Elon Musk's X platform implemented an algorithm change that aims to maximize 'unregretted user-seconds'. This change sparked a conversation about free speech, especially as conservative users expressed concerns over the loss of verification badges and post limitations.
An algorithm change on Elon Musk’s X platform following arguments about H-1B visas has sparked a debate about free speech at the same time as conservative users lament the loss of their blue verification badges and subscribers. President-elect Donald Trump’s MAGA supporters and his Silicon Valley donors — including Musk — became engulfed in a public dispute on X over white-collar migration via H-1B visas.
Vivek Ramaswamy then super-charged the debate by arguing that American culture “venerate mediocrity” through acts such as revering “the prom queen over the math Olympiad champ,” and therefore the U.S. must adopt a more aggressive approach “in a hyper-competitive global market for technical talent” or else “we’ll have our asses handed to us by China.” Ramaswamy’s X post received strong opposition in the comment section, causing the incoming head of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to be “ratioed” — a social media term referring to when one’s post garners more negative or critical remarks than positive responses, such as “likes.” Musk had also chimed in on the debate, writing, “The number of people who are super talented engineers AND super motivated in the USA is far too low.” “Think of this like a pro sports team: if you want your TEAM to win the championship, you need to recruit top talent wherever they may be. That enables the whole TEAM to win,” Musk added. Musk’s X post, however, was also ratioed. A reply from a user claiming to be the father of a fresh grad received more likes that Musk’s post, an embarrassment for the owner of the platform. Elon Musk has announced changes to the social media platform X, where the algorithm now aims to maximize ‘unregretted user-seconds’ by adjusting content visibility based on user interactions. Reports indicate that several right-wing accounts, including that of Laura Loomer, have faced restrictions like loss of verification badges and limited post lengths after criticizing Mus
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