recommendation algorithm

• Instagram has a new penalty for unoriginal content aggregators: No recommendations
• PewDiePie was sick of suffering from “algo brain,” so he “fixed YouTube”

  In his attempt to "fix" YouTube, PewDiePie developed an extension that removes Shorts and algorithmic recommendations from his feed.

  
• The YouTube Shorts algorithm appears to have changed to prioritize newer uploads

  A YouTube retention strategist noticed a viewership drop-off for older Shorts uploads, and the algorithm seems to be the culprit.

  
• Meta’s TikTok-ification continues with a new algorithm for Facebook Reels

  Meta is switching up the recommendation algorithm for Facebook Reels to help users locate content they are most interested in.

  
• What would happen if you could talk directly to the recommendation algorithm? X is about to find out
• Threads follows Bluesky’s lead by showing more posts from accounts you follow
• TikTok, Google, and Meta to face multiple lawsuits related to the mental health effects of algorithms
• Europe’s algorithm watchdogs request more data from YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat
• Meta promotes original content on Instagram, launches bonus program on Threads
• The E.U. is getting a depersonalized TikTok algorithm. The rest of the world wants it as well.
• Around the World: TikTok users in Europe get more choices, but the app is banned in Senegal
• Decentralized Twitter alternative Bluesky rolls out an optional Discover feed