We all know algorithms run our digital lives, but rarely can we peek behind the curtain to see how that content actually ends up in our feeds. Lucky for us, Meta has an explainer on how your Threads ...

Mark Zuckerberg set the internet abuzz this week when the Meta CEO announced that the tech giant would no longer conduct independent fact-checking. The program, implemented in 2016, will be replaced ...

Instagram in 2025 is smarter than ever. Its algorithm decides what posts you see first and what content goes viral. If you want more likes, followers, or reach — understanding the algorithm is the ...

Kelley Cotter has received funding from the National Science Foundation. President Donald Trump announced on Sept. 19, 2025, a preliminary agreement for the sale of a majority stake in TikTok from ...

Instagram s algorithm is one of the most talked-about and misunderstood features of the platform. In 2025, with over 2.5 billion monthly active users worldwide, Instagram continues to be a major hub ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Kelley Cotter, Penn State (THE CONVERSATION) President Donald Trump announced on Sept.