Threads' new 'Dear Algo' feature lets you tell the algorithm what you want to see

"Dear Algo was inspired by users making posts with the phrase to try to influence what they see before Meta made an official version. The feature has already been available in testing in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, and now that test is launching in the US. "We'll continue iterating based on community feedback before rolling it out more broadly," Meta spokesperson Alec Booker tells The Verge."

"To use the feature in a public post, type "Dear Algo" and then a description of what you want Threads' algorithm to show you more of. Once you make your request, the change will stick for three days so you can see how it changes your feed. If you want to see more of the new content in your feed over the long term, interact with those posts."

Threads introduces a "Dear Algo" feature enabling users in the US to directly request more or less of certain content by making a public post. Requests take effect immediately and remain active for three days; users must interact with content to influence long-term recommendations. The feature previously tested in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK. Users can repost others' Dear Algo requests to adopt their preferences. Meta positions Dear Algo as a personalization tool to surface relevant conversations. Threads reached over 400 million monthly active users and continues iterative updates under dedicated leadership.

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