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Elon Musk Announces Algorithm Overhaul for X, Focusing on “Unregretted User-Seconds”

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Musk’s algorithm overhaul introduces vague metrics that could reshape discourse under the guise of user satisfaction.

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Elon Musk has announced a significant overhaul to the algorithm of X. Speaking through a series of posts on the platform, Musk emphasized enhancing user experience by promoting content that resonates positively with users and aligns with his concept of “unregretted user-seconds.”

The forthcoming changes allegedly aim to boost informational and entertaining posts while deprioritizing “negative” content.

In a series of posts, Musk detailed plans to highlight more informational and entertaining content while reducing the prominence of negativity in user feeds. “Algorithm tweak coming soon to promote more informational/entertaining content. We will publish the changes to @XEng. Our goal is to maximize unregretted user-seconds,” he wrote. Musk further suggested that content generating outrage or conflict, while it may increase time spent on the platform, often fails to leave users feeling satisfied.

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Trump to Counter Foreign Social Media Censorship Demands and Defend Free Speech Online

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President Donald Trump has signed a new directive aimed at protecting American businesses from what his administration describes as “overseas extortion.” The directive renews efforts to challenge digital services taxes (DSTs) imposed by foreign governments, which the administration argues unfairly target American companies operating internationally and promote online censorship.
“President Trump will not allow foreign governments to appropriate America’s tax base for their own benefit,” the White House stated, underscoring its commitment to defending US economic interests.
The memorandum directs the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to reopen investigations into DSTs under Section 301, revisiting cases first launched during President Trump’s first term.
Additionally, it calls for scrutiny of other nations implementing DSTs that allegedly discriminate against American companies.
The administration also plans to evaluate European Union and United Kingdom policies that could push US businesses toward practices that, according to the memorandum, undermine free speech or contribute to censorship.
Key regulations under review include the European Union’s Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act, which dictate how American firms interact with consumers in the region. The White House has signaled potential countermeasures, including tariffs if these regulations are deemed harmful to US business interests.
The memorandum asserts that foreign governments have imposed DSTs as a way to extract revenue from successful American firms rather than fostering economic growth within their own countries. “America’s economy will not be a source of revenue for countries that have failed to cultivate economic success of their own,” the administration declared.
The White House estimates that billions of dollars could be siphoned from US companies annually through these taxes, further arguing that such financial burdens stifle American innovation and reduce global economic competitiveness.
The directive highlights the United States’ digital economy, which has outpaced the total GDP of several developed nations, including Australia and Canada.
The administration attributes this dominance to American technology companies and the entrepreneurial spirit that fuels them.
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Germany’s Shocking War on Online Speech: Armed Police Raids for Online “Insults,” “Hate Speech,” and “Misinformation”

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A shocking discussion on CBS News’ 60 Minutes has highlighted the stark limits of online speech in Germany, where oppressive scenes once thought to be relegated to history and dystopian fiction, show law enforcement has been conducting pre-dawn raids and confiscating electronics from individuals accused of posting content deemed as “hate speech.”
In typical Orwellian fashion, despite these speech raids, officials insist that free speech still exists.
Dr. Matthäus Fink joined host Sharyn Alfonsi to explain how these laws operate and how those targeted by authorities typically react. According to Fink, most individuals are initially shocked when police confront them over online posts.
60 Minutes followed armed police on early morning raids, confiscating devices of people accused of online “hate speech.”
“They say — in Germany we say, ‘Das wird man ja wohl noch sagen dürfen,’”(You should still be allowed to say that) Fink remarked, illustrating the disbelief many express when they realize their statements can result in legal action. He noted that many Germans assume they are protected by free speech laws but learn too late that specific kinds of speech are punishable.
Alfonsi delved deeper, questioning the scope of these restrictions. Beyond banning swastika imagery and Holocaust denial, Fink pointed out that publicly insulting someone is also a criminal offense.
“And it’s a crime to insult them online as well?” Alfonsi asked.
Fink affirmed that online insults carry even steeper penalties than face-to-face insults. “The fine could be even higher if you insult someone in the internet,” he elaborated. “Because in internet, it stays there. If we are talking face to face, you insult me, I insult you, OK. Finish. But if you’re in the internet, if I insult you or a politician…”
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The segment aired shortly after Vice President JD Vance spoke in Munich, warning about the dangers of European nations suppressing free speech. Vance emphasized that democracy cannot function without the fundamental right to express opinions.
“Democracy rests on the sacred principle that the voice of the people matters. There’s no room for firewalls,” Vance argued. “You either uphold the principle or you don’t.”
In response to the 60 Minutes feature, Vance posted: “Insulting someone is not a crime, and criminalizing speech is going to put real strain on European-US relationships.” He added: “This is Orwellian, and everyone in Europe and the US must reject this lunacy.”
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