X algorithm simulators go viral every four months — and it's all slop, says critic
Aizkmusic · x · 2026-09-17
A developer rebuilt the X algorithm with Jee, claiming real weights, post virality simulation, and a global feed — "insanely accurate." But Aizkmusic pushes back: these "X algo simulators" go viral every four months and every time it's total slop — real recommendation systems are far more complex than such demos, and virality prediction is largely a marketing gimmick.
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