"Meta's Instagram and Threads to Stop Recommending Political Content"

Meta announced it will no longer proactively recommend political content on Instagram and its Threads app, causing concern among news and politics-focused creators and journalists. While users can still follow political accounts, such content won't be recommended, and nonpolitical accounts posting political or social commentary won't be recommended either. This move has sparked outrage and concern among creators who fear restricted reach and impact on crucial conversations, particularly during an election year. The changes are seen as potentially benefiting right-wing influencers and could have negative consequences for local news outlets.