Elon Musk, owner of X, is set to interview former US President Donald Trump on August 12, and the conversation will be live-streamed on the platform. Ahead of this high-profile event, Musk announced that he will conduct system scaling tests to ensure a smooth user experience.What are System Scaling Tests?System scaling tests are designed to evaluate and improve a platform’s performance and capacity when handling high user demand during peak times or major events. In this case, Musk anticipates a surge in traffic during the Trump interview and is taking proactive measures to prepare for it.Why are System Scaling Tests Important?The tests will help the X team:
- Handle increased traffic and user demand
- Make necessary adjustments for a seamless experience
- Possibly update algorithms to improve visibility of previously suppressed accounts
Donald Trump’s History with X
- Trump’s Twitter/X account was suspended in 2021 for violating company policies
- He was removed from the platform following the January 6 US Capitol attacks
- Trump launched his own platform, Truth Social, after being removed from social media platforms
- He was reinstated on Twitter/X after Elon Musk took over, but has been less active on the platform
Recent Developments
- A recent investigation revealed that X was suppressing Trump’s posts, making some content invisible on the search page
- The system scaling tests may address this issue and improve visibility for previously suppressed accounts
