algorithm

• Europe’s algorithm watchdogs request more data from YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat
• Research shows that the cure for boredom is to watch rather than swipe

  According to a report in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, watching videos is a better boredom cure than endless scrolling.

  
• The Supreme Court is hearing a case that could rewrite the rules for social media platforms

  The Supreme Court case Gonzalez v. Google is all about Section 230, the law that provides "safe harbor" status to digital platforms.

  
• What’s in a feed? TikTok has revealed some of the factors its recommendation algorithm weighs.

  TikTok is now explaining some of the choices its recommendation algorithm makes when surfacing videos on the For You Feed.

  
• Meta is changing Facebook’s feed to be more like TikTok
• Instagram updates its algorithm to promote more original content
• YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki discussed dislikes, Shorts, Content ID, and NFTs on Ludwig’s podcast
• Instagram Testing Tool That Lets Users Prioritize Their ‘Favorite’ Creators
• YouTube Algorithm Frequently Recommends Videos Viewers Regret Watching, Study Finds
• Instagram Head Adam Mosseri Gives In-Depth Look At Platform’s Recommendation Algorithms For User Feeds, Reels
• YouTube Rolls Out 3 Tools To Give Viewers More Control Over Suggested Videos
• YouTube Testing ‘Subscriptions’ Shelf On Recommendations-Driven ‘Home’ Page