X is expanding its open-source codebase to include its ranking algorithm, providing transparency on how “going viral” works on the former Twitter. Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twitter, released the source ...

X is significantly expanding its open source codebase, which includes the app’s “For You” algorithm and its core ranking engine, and adding a feature that will let users see if their account or posts ...

Instagram’s home feed ranking algorithm is receiving an update that’s designed to boost the visibility of original content. Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, announced the ranking change is one ...

Social media algorithms have fundamentally altered how information spreads online, often amplifying misleading content faster ...

A review of many of Twitter’s patents reveals some indications of criteria that are influential to rankings that are not readily apparent. Twitter patents and other publications reveal likely aspects ...

If you wanted to know why your photo of a pizza didn't break Instagram last month, the company may have some more insight for you. In a blog post, Adam Mosseri, the CEO of Instagram, has laid out more ...

Facebook employees knew that a computer-curated feed increased the time users spent on the social network—and that it led to unhealthy behaviors. Reading time 8 minutes This piece is part of Gizmodo’s ...