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FP Tech Desk @ Firstpost Tech 2 place · today 03:05 EDT

Musk promises X will open algorithm code amid Grok backlash

Elon Musk said X will release its recommendation algorithm code amid global scrutiny, following Grok-related controversies, EU fines and probes over explicit content, transparency breaches and data access.

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