A computational analysis of potential algorithmic bias on X during the election

Excuse my ignorance but putting aside all the fraught politics of the day, I would love to see some unbiased critique of the analysis either for or against. Obviously a response will be: “This change could have been organic in response to the assassination attempt”. Can someone with a statistical background chime in why that is not possible or is possible?

&gt; This technical report presents findings from a two-phase analysis investigating potential algorithmic bias in engagement metrics on X (formerly Twitter) by examining Elon Musk’s account against a group of prominent users and subsequently comparing Republican-leaning versus Democrat-leaning accounts. The analysis reveals a structural engagement shift around mid-July 2024, suggesting platform-level changes that influenced engagement metrics for all accounts under examination. The date at which the structural break (spike) in engagement occurs coincides with Elon Musk’s formal endorsement of Donald Trump on 13th July 2024.<p>So X _is_ Elons personal propaganda machine.

Now do the same with google search results.