> "Our algorithm tries to optimize time spent on X, so links don't get as much attention, because there is less time spent if people click away," the billionaire said.
... at that point he might as well say "maximize" instead of "optimize"
... at that point he might as well say "maximize" instead of "optimize"
So now people are forced to click every link if they want to see what it’s about? Can’t stay on Twitter and get the headline and lead-in?
I would think these link previews let people stay on twitter but what do I know. I’ve stopped using it a long time ago. The mastodon app I use has link previews so this won’t affect me much.
... will feel compelled to pay for Twitter, since to post significant text in a tweet you need to pay.
That's the real goal, to push people to paud accounts, not to make Twitter stickier.