Threads’ new ‘Dear Algo’ feature lets you tell the algorithm what you want to see

Source: The Verge

Overview

Threads now lets users in the US adjust what is recommended in their feed by writing “Dear Algo” in a post and explaining what they’re looking for. The feature is part of a broader push across Meta’s platforms to give users more control over the types of posts that are recommended to them.

Background

“Dear Algo” was inspired by users posting the phrase to try to influence what they see before Meta released an official version. The feature had already been available in testing in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, and the test is now launching in the US. Meta says it will continue iterating based on community feedback before a wider rollout.

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