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Taking back the algorithm: Social media platforms are restoring users’ control of their feeds

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“Taking back the algorithm: Social media platforms are restoring users’ control of their feeds”

New York — 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 … The post Taking back the algorithm: Social media platforms are restoring users’ control of their feeds appeared first on Egypt Independent .

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