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Instagram expanded its algorithm personalization to the main feed, letting users select topics they want more or less of; however requests to see more posts from people they follow currently error, underscoring a focus on recommendations, while Meta's Adam Mosseri says the feature—enabled by large language models—gives users more agency and hints at deeper or bespoke personalization in the future.
YouTube is rolling out an AI-powered feature in the US that lets signed-in users describe videos they want to watch via a 'Your custom feed' tab to generate a personalized video feed pinned to the homepage. Prompts can be edited to refresh the space, and access requires English-language support with search and watch history enabled; users can report issues if the feed gets things wrong.
Instagram is testing a new feature that allows users to toggle to a verified-only feed, according to Instagram head Adam Mosseri. The toggle will appear as an option under "Following" and "Favorites" for select users. This feature could potentially make paying for Meta Verified more appealing, as it offers a way for businesses and creators to gain more visibility on the platform. Legacy verified badge holders will also appear in the verified feed. The test is currently small and available to select Instagram users.
Instagram has updated its resource explaining how ranking works across each part of its app – Feed, Stories, Explore and Reels. Instagram uses multiple algorithms, classifiers and processes – each serving a specific purpose – to determine what Instagram users see. Instagram ranks content differently in different parts of the app. Instagram's Feed is a mix of content from accounts that a user follows, recommended content and ads. The "input signals" Instagram looks at for Stories include shared by accounts you follow, viewing history, engagement history, and closeness. Explore is where Instagram recommends images and videos from accounts a user doesn't follow. The most important signals Instagram looks at for Reels are user activity, the user's history of interactions with an account, reel information, and creator information.
Instagram chief Adam Mosseri has shared an overview of how Instagram's ranking algorithms work, including the main feed, Stories, Reels, and Explore. Instagram uses different algorithms for each part of the app, tailored to how people use it. The four key factors that dictate the ranking of the main Instagram feed are activity, information about the post, information about the person who posted, and history of interacting with someone. Instagram also tries to avoid showing too many posts from the same person/profile in a row. Mosseri also provides tips on how users can influence what they see in the app, by using Instagram's content control options and tools like 'Favorites.'
Instagram's chief, Adam Mosseri, has shared an overview of how Instagram's ranking algorithms work, including the main feed, Stories, Reels, and Explore. Instagram uses different algorithms for each part of the app, tailored to how people use it. The four key factors that dictate the ranking of the main Instagram feed are activity, information about the post, information about the person who posted, and history of interacting with someone. Instagram's system ranks Stories based on viewing history, engagement history, and closeness. Reels are more influenced by entertainment, and the key ranking factors are activity, history of interacting with the person who posted, information about the reel, and information about the person who posted.