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  Instagram’s Chief, Adam Mosseri, has revealed some of the secrets behind the platform’s algorithm in a recent blog post. The post aims to provide better transparency and introduces new features based on creator feedback. It clarifies that   Instagram   utilizes multiple algorithms, classifiers, and processes for different parts of the app. When it comes to the Feed, Instagram takes into account users’ activity, post information, and interaction history to personalize the user experience. Factors like time spent on a post, comments, likes, shares, and profile taps are closely monitored. The more user actions and their importance, the higher the post will appear in the Feed. In the case of Stories, ranking is determined by users’ frequency of viewing and engagement with an account’s stories, as well as the closeness of their relationship with the author. Predictions are made based on user actions such as tapping, replying, or moving on to the next story. For Reels, user a...

  Instagram , a popular photo-sharing platform owned by Meta, is reportedly developing a new text-based app to compete with Twitter. Referred to as “Instagram’s new text-based app for conversations,” the app is expected to be released in late June. It will have a decentralized structure, similar to Mastodon and Jack Dorsey’s BlueSky project, enabling users from different apps to connect and interact. The app will allow users to log in with their existing Instagram credentials, carrying over their profile information, followers, and settings. It will feature a centralized feed, supporting text updates, videos, and images. The forthcoming text-based app from Instagram offers an alternative to users who are dissatisfied with the recent developments on Twitter, particularly with  Elon Musk ’s involvement. It aims to provide a personalized interface across various platforms, aligning with its compatibility with Mastodon and other social media platforms. The app is currently undergo...