There are threads to help users improve the algorithm that populates the For You feed. It’s reportedly called Algo Tune because it helps people tune their algorithms. It’s pretty rare for any social media site, especially one powered by Meta, to allow users to adjust the parameters on which a large and powerful algorithm works, so this feature is definitely worth keeping an eye on.
It works a lot like Tinder and other dating apps. If you don’t like something in your feed, swipe left. If you like the post and want to see more of it, please swipe right. That’s it. The algorithm is allegedly adjusted by these responses over time, adjusting your feed to ensure you want more of the content you want, and not less. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg calls it “an easy way to tell us what you want to see more of in your feed.”
This is just a test for now, so the feature is only available to a select number of Threads users. The company also hasn’t released any specifics on how all that scrolling affects the algorithm, but that’s par for the course when it comes to these things. The algo must be protected at all costs.
Social media software has certainly been busy lately, adding new tools at a quick clip. Topics finally then to all users . Meta too , which will allow Threads posts on Mastodon, another social media app. The company is also testing some features that enable users .
