TECHNOLOGY · VERIFIED DEVELOPMENT
Meta Launches 'Your Algorithm' on Facebook to Give Users More Feed Control
WHY IT MATTERS
It gives users more agency over their feed content, potentially reducing algorithmic bias and enhancing transparency.
What happened
Meta announced the launch of its new AI‑powered feature, “Your Algorithm,” on Facebook on Tuesday, following its debut on Instagram. The tool lets users influence the content that appears in their feeds, giving them greater control over what they see.
By allowing users to shape the algorithm that curates posts, Meta aims to improve transparency and user experience.
The move reflects growing demand for personalization and accountability in social media feeds.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Facebook is giving users more control over their algorithm
TechCrunch · Lauren Forristal · Discovery only; publisher copyright terms apply
CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Oct 13, 2026, 6:30 PM
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