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Instagram introduces algorithm reset feature as government tightens online safety regulations

news.sky.com — November 20, 2024, 11:01 AM UTC

Instagram is launching a new feature that allows users to reset their content algorithms. This change aims to help users reduce exposure to harmful content on the platform. The feature will be available globally soon. This announcement coincides with the government's efforts to enhance online safety regulations. Officials emphasize the need for tech companies to prioritize safety in their designs and improve transparency regarding online harms. Child protection groups have welcomed the new feature but call for stronger regulations. They stress the importance of a new Online Safety Act to address existing gaps and enhance protections for children online.

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  1. [4.3]
    Instagram introduces feature to reset content recommendations globally (zdnet.com)
    15h
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  2. [4.6]
    Instagram introduces reset feature to refresh content recommendations for users (hindustantimes.com)
    19h
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  3. [4.4]
    Instagram introduces Fresh Start feature to reset recommended content (zdnet.com)
    19h
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  4. [4.1]
    Instagram introduces feature to reset recommendation algorithm for personalized content (tribune.com.pk)
    20h
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  5. [4.1]
    Meta launches tool for Instagram users to reset content recommendations (in.mashable.com)
    22h
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  6. [3.8]
    Instagram tests feature to reset content recommendations for users (me.mashable.com)
    22h
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  7. [3.6]
    Instagram launches reset recommendations feature for personalized content experience (businesstoday.in)
    22h
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  8. [3.7]
    Instagram tests new tool to reset content recommendations for users (macrumors.com)
    1d 5h
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  9. [4.1]
    Instagram introduces feature to reset content recommendations for users (cnet.com)
    1d 5h
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  10. [4.0]
    Instagram tests feature to let users reset app recommendations (independent.co.uk)
    1d 6h
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  11. [3.2]
    Instagram tests feature to reset content recommendations for users (about.fb.com)
    1d 12h
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  12. [4.0]
    Instagram tests new tool to reset recommended posts in user feeds (news.yahoo.com)
    1d 12h
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  13. [4.4]
    Instagram tests feature to reset content recommendations for users (theverge.com)
    1d 13h
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  14. [3.6]
    Instagram tests feature to let users reset content recommendations (standard.co.uk)
    1d 13h
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    Instagram tests feature to let users reset content recommendations (independent.co.uk)
    1d 13h
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  16. [4.7]
    Instagram introduces feature to reset content recommendations in user feeds (nbcnews.com)
    1d 14h
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  17. [4.2]
    Instagram introduces feature to reset content recommendations for users (gadgets360.com)
    1d 14h
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  18. [4.0]
    Instagram tests feature to let users reset content recommendations (irishtimes.com)
    1d 14h
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  19. [3.9]
    Instagram introduces feature to reset content recommendations for users (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
    1d 15h
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  20. [4.6]
    Instagram tests feature to reset content recommendations for users (techcrunch.com)
    1d 16h
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  21. [3.8]
    Instagram introduces reset feature for recommended content to enhance user experience (sea.mashable.com)
    1d 16h
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  22. [4.6]
    Instagram tests feature to reset content recommendations for users (engadget.com)
    1d 16h
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