News & Reviews:   algorithm

Meta Newsroom has announced a new set of parental supervision features across Instagram and Facebook aimed at giving parents greater visibility into how teenagers interact with recommendation algorithms and online content. The update expands Meta’s existing family supervision tools as global scrutiny around teen social media safety, mental health, and algorithmic influence continues to intensify.

In early December, I came across a nostalgic Facebook post reminiscing about how simple the platform once was, before reels, algorithms, and endless noise took over. Having used social media since 2009, that moment made me realise how much not just Facebook, but all major platforms have changed, and why I now find myself pulling away from them more often: social media nowadays is worse than ever.

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has now debunked a popular myth, stressing that Instagram doesn't listen to your conversations through its microphone. This theory has been widely discussed, as users are shown ads as soon as they finish chatting about them. So, what should you know about it?

TikTok's algorithm for the 'For You' page might not be a mystery anymore. The short video platform is releasing a new feature that explains to users why a particular video will show up on the page, bringing more transparency.