"According to Paluzzi's findings, Threads users would be shown a screen explaining they could tag this account to tell Threads what they want to see more or less of in their feed. The idea is similar to one Elon Musk recently said was coming to X. In a post, Musk suggested that a future version of his platform would allow users to tag Grok - X's AI chatbot - to adjust their feed in real time,"
"On Threads, the algorithm-configuration feature is tied to Instagram's larger efforts to revamp its main app to emphasize Reels and recommendations. Instagram announced Wednesday that it will soon allow users to more directly control the app's algorithm by choosing which topics they'd like to see more or less of in their feeds. This isn't Instagram's first effort aimed at letting users configure their experience."
Development code indicates an algorithm-configuration tool for Threads exists as an internal prototype that is not currently being tested with users. The feature connects to an Instagram account, @threads.algo, which is active and followed by several Meta engineers. Threads users would be shown a screen explaining they could tag that account to signal which content they want to see more or less of in their feed. The approach mirrors plans for X to let users tag Grok to adjust feeds in real time and aligns with Instagram's broader shift to emphasize Reels, recommendations, and user-selected topic controls. Instagram previously added Following and Favorites feeds and a For You/Following toggle on Threads.
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