Meta's Monopoly Made It a Fair-Weather Friend
Briefly

In a significant development amidst an antitrust trial, Mark Zuckerberg announced new features on Facebook, emphasizing user connection over algorithm-driven feeds. This update allows users to view posts exclusively from friends, countering criticism of the platform's content quality. Acknowledging the erosion of its original purpose, Facebook aims to restore its focus on genuine social interactions. While concerns remain about its relevance in a crowded market, this move represents a potential shift back towards enhancing user experience and strengthening social connections.
By locating and selecting the Friends tab, your feed will populate exclusively with posts from people you know in real life and that you have chosen to connect with. You might even call it a social app.
The company's explanation is telling. 'Over the years, Facebook evolved to meet changing needs... but the magic of friends has fallen away.' I marvel at the passive voice.
Read at WIRED
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