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Instagram engagement halves without algorithm, per Adam Mosseri · 2 sources tracked

Instagram's head, Adam Mosseri, stated that user engagement on the platform drops by half when the algorithm is disabled. This suggests the algorithm plays a crucial role in maintaining user interaction and content discovery on the platform. The discussion also touches upon broader tech news, including a piece on remembering Hong Kong and general technology trends. AI

IMPACT Suggests the critical role of algorithms in maintaining user engagement on social media platforms.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses an executive's statement about a product's performance, which falls under commentary rather than a direct product release or research.

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Instagram engagement halves without algorithm, per Adam Mosseri · 2 sources tracked

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Remember Hong Kong Article URL: https://www. thenextmove.org/p/remember-hon g-kong Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9657361 Points: 6 # Com

    Remember Hong Kong Article URL: https://www. thenextmove.org/p/remember-hon g-kong Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9657361 Points: 6 # Comments: 2 https://www. thenextmove.org/p/remember-hon g-kong # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software # C…

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Instagram's head says engagement falls by half without the algorithm Article URL: https:// thenextweb.com/news/mosseri-in stagram-algorithm-opt-out-engagement-a

    Instagram's head says engagement falls by half without the algorithm Article URL: https:// thenextweb.com/news/mosseri-in stagram-algorithm-opt-out-engagement-australia Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9656564 Points: 12 # Comments: 4 https:// thenextweb.com/…