Social media’s next evolution: user-controlled algorithms

TechCrunchby Aisha MalikJune 17, 2026tech

Social media feeds are becoming more customizable as platforms like Threads, Instagram, and TikTok introduce tools that let users directly influence the algorithms powering their recommendations.

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Social media’s next evolution: user-controlled algorithms

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