Another change Musk has promised to his vision for Twitter is an open source algorithm for greater transparency. Educating users on how content algorithms work and how they push content to their feeds is a step in the right direction. However, simply disclosing an algorithm does not explain how the algorithm actually works, who developed it, why it prioritizes specific content, or any AI bias that may have permeated during training. Disclosure of the Twitter algorithm means that the platform’s codebase is exposed, allowing hackers to drill down into vulnerabilities that can be exploited. More importantly, open sourcing of algorithms allows malicious actors to develop more sophisticated ways to trick entire systems through bots. In short, open-source Twitter serves millions of users twice as much.
Musk has repeatedly argued that eliminating the threat of spam bots remains a key priority. But there isn’t just one algorithm. According to mad Reportedly, Twitter relies on a web of massive amounts of data and numerous algorithms trained on user-specific behavioral patterns to populate its feeds. The social technology system at the heart of Twitter takes users’ real-time behavior into account in complex ways. Musk has also expressed interest in securing Twitter DMs with end-to-end encryption. This is a key win for user privacy and security, but implementation is not a cakewalk. Twitter is increasingly being seen as a platform full of law enforcement actions against problematic behaviors such as hate speech and violence.
Blocking direct messages behind a layer of encryption would be a bittersweet upgrade to trade legal action for privacy. Musk is said to have plans to monetize Twitter, including promoting a subscription service and charging a fee for tweets, particularly tweets contained on third-party sites. Twitter already has subscriptions, but charging for access to exclusive features is not the same as charging for viewing tweets. clearly, Elon Musk’s Plans for Twitter have the potential to radically transform the platform, but it won’t be a cakewalk.
Source: Reuters, WIRED, Elon Musk/Twitterdaily beast
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What To Expect After Elon Musk Takes Over Twitter
Another change that Musk has promised for his vision of Twitter is an open-source algorithm in an attempt to boost transparency. Informing users about how the content algorithm works and pushes content in their feed is a step in the right direction. However, simply open-sourcing the algorithm doesn’t explain how the algorithms really work, who developed them, why they prioritize certain content, and the AI biases that may have crept in during the training. Open-sourcing Twitter’s algorithms also means leaving the platform’s codebase exposed, which gives hackers an up-close look at vulnerabilities that can be exploited. More importantly, open-sourcing the algorithm will also allow bad actors to develop more sophisticated methods to game the whole system via bots. In a nutshell, an open-source Twitter will offer a double-dose of problems to millions of its users.
Musk has repeatedly claimed that removing the menace of spammy bots remains a key priority. But there’s not just one algorithm at play here. As per a WIRED report, Twitter relies on a web of numerous algorithms trained on a vast amount of data and user-specific behavioral patterns to populate content in the feed. The socio-technical system at the heart of Twitter takes into account the real-time behavior of its users in complex ways. Musk has also expressed interest in protecting Twitter DMs with end-to-end encryption. It’s a decisive gain for user privacy and security, but implementing it isn’t going to be a cakewalk. Twitter has increasingly been in the spotlight as a platform buzzing with action from law enforcement authorities over problematic conduct such as hate speech and violence.
Blocking the direct messages behind a layer of encryption is going to be a bittersweet upgrade, one that trades legal conduct in favor of privacy. Musk reportedly had plans for making money from Twitter, which includes pushing subscription services and charging for tweets, especially those that are embedded on a third party’s website. Twitter already has a subscription product in its kitty, but charging people to access exclusive features is not the same as asking them to pay for viewing a tweet. Clearly, Elon Musk’s plans for Twitter have the potential to drastically change the platform, but it won’t be a cakewalk.
Sources: Reuters, WIRED, Elon Musk/Twitter, Daily Beast
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What To Expect After Elon Musk Takes Over Twitter
Another change that Musk has promised for his vision of Twitter is an open-source algorithm in an attempt to boost transparency. Informing users about how the content algorithm works and pushes content in their feed is a step in the right direction. However, simply open-sourcing the algorithm doesn’t explain how the algorithms really work, who developed them, why they prioritize certain content, and the AI biases that may have crept in during the training. Open-sourcing Twitter’s algorithms also means leaving the platform’s codebase exposed, which gives hackers an up-close look at vulnerabilities that can be exploited. More importantly, open-sourcing the algorithm will also allow bad actors to develop more sophisticated methods to game the whole system via bots. In a nutshell, an open-source Twitter will offer a double-dose of problems to millions of its users.
Musk has repeatedly claimed that removing the menace of spammy bots remains a key priority. But there’s not just one algorithm at play here. As per a WIRED report, Twitter relies on a web of numerous algorithms trained on a vast amount of data and user-specific behavioral patterns to populate content in the feed. The socio-technical system at the heart of Twitter takes into account the real-time behavior of its users in complex ways. Musk has also expressed interest in protecting Twitter DMs with end-to-end encryption. It’s a decisive gain for user privacy and security, but implementing it isn’t going to be a cakewalk. Twitter has increasingly been in the spotlight as a platform buzzing with action from law enforcement authorities over problematic conduct such as hate speech and violence.
Blocking the direct messages behind a layer of encryption is going to be a bittersweet upgrade, one that trades legal conduct in favor of privacy. Musk reportedly had plans for making money from Twitter, which includes pushing subscription services and charging for tweets, especially those that are embedded on a third party’s website. Twitter already has a subscription product in its kitty, but charging people to access exclusive features is not the same as asking them to pay for viewing a tweet. Clearly, Elon Musk’s plans for Twitter have the potential to drastically change the platform, but it won’t be a cakewalk.
Sources: Reuters, WIRED, Elon Musk/Twitter, Daily Beast
#Expect #Elon #Musk #Takes #Twitter
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