Social Media's Next Evolution: User-Controlled Algorithms
TechCrunch AI·40 days ago·Commentary
Social media platforms including Threads, Instagram, and TikTok are rolling out tools that allow users to directly shape the algorithms curating their content feeds. The move marks a departure from the opaque, platform-controlled recommendation systems that have defined the industry for years. With multiple major platforms converging on this direction simultaneously, the trend signals a broader industry shift toward user agency in content discovery.
