Taking back the algorithm: Social media platforms are restoring users’ control of their feeds | CNN Business
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As a new mom-to-be, my social media feeds have clocked me — funneling endless videos my way about pregnancy, nursery prep and birth stories, to the point of baby information overload. I needed a break.
After years of relying heavily on algorithmic recommendations to populate users' feeds, social media platforms are rolling out tools to give users more control over the content they see.
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As a new mom-to-be, my social media feeds have clocked me — funneling endless videos my way about pregnancy, nursery prep and birth stories, to the point of baby information overload. I needed a break.
I recently told my Instagram algorithm I’m no longer interested in seeing content about “pregnancy” or “birth,” although at least for now I’ve kept its suggestion to show me “newborn parenting hacks.”
