Social media algorithms are not politically neutral and can actively shape a person’s political opinions. A recent study published in the journal Nature provides evidence that switching on the ...

Turning on the "For You" algorithm on X (formerly Twitter) may shift users' political opinions toward more conservative views, suggests research involving nearly 5,000 X users. These effects are shown ...

A field experiment shows that turning on the algorithmic feed on the social-media platform X in 2023 shifted political opinions to the right, whereas turning it off had no effect on political ...

Instagram is testing new 'Your Algorithm' features that could let users better control what appears in their Feed and Reels ...

Instagram is testing new shortcuts for Your Algorithm, making it easier for users to adjust recommendations while browsing ...

Instagram has expanded its 'Your Algorithm' feature to the platform’s main Feed. This will allow users to view and adjust the topics that influence recommendations.

Your Algorithm shows you the topics the system thinks you care about most and lets you act on them. You can see the full list, add topics you want more of, and ditch the ones you do not. Right now, ...