Musk Pledges X Algorithm Transparency Amid Grok Controversy & EU Fines

• Elon Musk announced X will open-source its algorithm code for organic and ad recommendations within a week, with monthly updates.
• The European Commission extended a retention order to X regarding explicit content, following the Grok controversy.
• Paris prosecutors are investigating X for suspected algorithmic bias and fraudulent data extraction, which Musk called 'politically-motivated'.
• Governments including the UK, France, India, and Australia have condemned the circulation of non-consensual AI-generated images of women.
• The EU fined X 120 million euros for breaching Digital Services Act transparency obligations, related to blue checkmarks and data access.

Why It Matters: Musk promises X algorithm transparency amidst global backlash over content moderation, AI-generated images, and EU fines.