Threads’ new ‘Dear Algo’ feature lets you tell the algorithm what you want to see
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Meta has added a new AI feature called “Dear Algo” to the Threads platform, allowing users to temporarily personalize their feed. By posting a public message that begins with “Dear Algo,” users can specify topics they want to see more or less of, influencing the content-recommendation algorithm. The feature is now live in the United States after earlier testing in other regions.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- The Verge·Threads’ new ‘Dear Algo’ feature lets you tell the algorithm what you want to see
Threads introduces "Dear Algo" to let users control feed recommendations. Users can write "Dear Algo" in a post to specify desired content. The feature is now available in the US after testing in other countries.
- TechCrunch·Threads’ new ‘Dear Algo’ AI feature lets you personalize your feed
Threads introduces "Dear Algo" AI, allowing users to personalize their feed. Users can specify what they want to see more or less of temporarily. This feature enhances feed customization.
- TechMeme·Meta launches an AI feature that lets Threads users temporarily personalize their feed by specifying topics in a public post that begins with "Dear Algo" (Jonathan Vanian/CNBC)
Meta launched an AI feature called "Dear Algo" for Threads users. It lets users personalize their feed by specifying topics in a public post. The feature temporarily customizes content-recommendation algorithms.
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