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technology16 days ago•3 min saved

YouTube Unveils AI-Powered Custom Feeds to Give Users Direct Control Over Recommendations

YouTube announced a new 'Custom Feeds' feature at its Made on YouTube 2026 event, allowing users to use natural language prompts to curate their homepage. The tool, powered by large language models, lets viewers request specific vibes or topics, such as 'rainy Shanghai cafe jazz,' without altering their main algorithmic profile. While YouTube tested a direct algorithm-steering tool earlier, it was scrapped due to user anxiety; Custom Feeds offers a low-stakes alternative. The feature is rolling out to US users across mobile, desktop, and TV, joining a broader industry trend of AI-driven personalization seen on Instagram and Spotify.

via WIRED|

#artificial-intelligence #made-on-youtube-2026 #recommendation-algorithms

social-media2 years ago•1 min saved

"Meta Platforms Takes Stand: No More Political Content Recommendations on Instagram and Threads"

Instagram and Threads, owned by Meta, will no longer proactively recommend political content to users, but users will still see political content from accounts they follow. The change will apply to public accounts in places where Meta’s recommendation algorithms suggest content, and will include election-related topics and social issues. Users who want to see political content can opt-in via settings, and the update won’t affect how people see posts from accounts they’ve chosen to follow. This is the latest move by Meta to discourage certain topics on its platforms, but it may also cause backlash among users and creators who believe certain content is unfairly suppressed.

via Engadget|

#instagram #meta #political-content