MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) -Algorithm. It’s a word we’ve become more than familiar with since the explosion of social media.
Basically, it’s the set of rules that determines how content is filtered, ranked and recommended to you in your feed. While the algorithms might vary, every platform uses them; Threads, Tiktok, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram to name a few.
It’s sold as a way to personalize your experience online, boost your online presence and filter out all the noise based on what you share, like, or comment on.
The problem is, interests can change over time. For example, all those cats videos chasing a laser pointer used to a like and or share from you— but now— not so much.
Looking for a fresh start?
Instagram is testing a new feature that would let you start over, and you wouldn’t have to create a new account to get the clean slate.
The company said in a blog post…