In July 2024, Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly Twitter), endorsed Donald Trump. That moment didn’t just ignite political discourse; it appeared to flip a switch in X’s algorithm. New research reveals that Musk’s endorsement coincided with a seismic shift in engagement patterns across the platform. But this wasn’t merely a ripple caused by user interest—it …
The Invisible Hand of Algorithmic Authority
How X Influenced the Election
