“It’s Being Fixed” — Richest Man in the World Elon Musk Apologises After Frustrations Hit X (Twitter)

Forbes rated Richest Man in the World Elon Musk has publicly apologized to users of his social media platform X (formerly Twitter), admitting that many have experienced frustrations with how content is being surfaced.  

“My apologies for frustrations with the algorithm. We are working hard to fix the problem.”

My apologies for frustrations with the 𝕏 algorithm. We are working hard to fix the problem.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 24, 2025

He further reassured that the difficulties were known, and changes are underway:

“It’s being fixed,” Musk added. 

Elon Musk Apologises to Users

• Users have reported erratic behavior: duplicated posts, limited reach, delayed updates, and inconsistent visibility.

• Some creators complained their posts’ engagement plunged despite following previous norms.

• The algorithm’s recommendation engine has long been a point of contention under Elon Musk’s leadership, with past criticisms from Musk himself.

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Reactions & Next Moves

• Several prominent users and power accounts responded, offering suggestions like expanding feedback from trusted users to help the fix.

• Analysts see the apology as Musk’s attempt to restore credibility and user confidence in X amid concerns over trust and stability.

• The engineering team at X is expected to roll out algorithm tweaks, test them, and monitor user feedback closely.

Why This Matters: Elon Musk, X & User Trust

Elon Musk’s relationship with X is central he owns the platform and often intervenes in product decisions. His public apology is rare, underlining how serious the issue has become.

Users depend on consistent feed behavior; when the algorithm malfunctions, trust erodes.

This moment may mark a turning point: can Musk deliver meaningful change and reassure X’s user base? Or will further missteps deepen skepticism?

Below are some tweets from users: