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Instagram is going to get even worse next year

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Rparr
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Somebody sent me this article and I thought a lot of you here might find it relevant:

https://gizmodo.com/meta-zuckerberg-30-percent-increase-ai-driven-content-1849341849


"Zuckerberg explained that social feeds across the company’s apps would shift from being driven “primarily by people and accounts you follow” to increasingly also being driven by content recommended by AI, even if you don’t follow the users who created the content."

"Specifically, the Meta CEO said that he expects AI-recommended content from people you don’t follow to make up about 30% or more of users’ Facebook and Instagram feeds by the end of 2023. Your feeds are currently made up of about 15% AI-promoted content, according to Meta."



I already find myself essentially only opening Instagram to respond to messages that people have sent me. I can't stand how even a simple google search can cause your feed to be filled with AI recommended garbage. Thoughts?
Jul 28 2022 1:55PM
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SchizoSkier
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this is good , now more bad bitches will pop up on my feed
Jul 28 2022 2:09PM
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HiHowAreYou
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Eh actually I don't see anything that wrong with this. Seems like a great way to keep people clicking around in their website. If the recommendations are something a person is interested in, then that's a win for them.

**This post was edited on Jul 28th 2022 at 2:17:52pm
Jul 28 2022 2:16PM
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Goretex_Vidal
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I used to use the lite version because it let me use it as a messaging app without having to use the actual app.

It was discontinued last fall around the time they made reels and promotions the focus and I’ve deleted and reactivated five or six times when I’ve needed to message friends or someone for work that I don’t have in my phone.


Stories is probably the only functional feed where you can see the people you follow and even that is a sponsored post and ad after every two real stories.
Jul 28 2022 2:20PM
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eheath
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Instagram already sucks, they are completely ruining it with advertising.
Jul 28 2022 2:25PM
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HiHowAreYou
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Seeing ads in 2000+22


eheathInstagram already sucks, they are completely ruining it with advertising.
Jul 28 2022 2:28PM
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eheath
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HiHowAreYouSeeing ads in 2000+22


I'm guessing you ad block everything and think the internet shouldn't cost money...
Jul 28 2022 2:30PM
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T.L.
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eheathI'm guessing you ad block everything and think the internet shouldn't cost money...


I ad block everything because...
Jul 28 2022 2:40PM
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VTshredder69
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already got rid of Fuckbook. Looks like InstantShit is next. Then i'll get all my outworld news from NS. It's Perfect
Jul 28 2022 2:44PM
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jimbobs
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Yeah in the past year or so, IG has taken a total nosedive in user experience. I'm actually kind of relieved, because I end up spending far less time on my phone when all the content I'm shown is absolute dogwater.

They can spread all the garbage recycled tiktok AI videos they want, I'm really only using the platform to talk to my friends at this point.

**This post was edited on Jul 28th 2022 at 3:44:29pm
Jul 28 2022 3:43PM
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skierman
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LOL get the fuck off social media. You stupid fucks act like its necessary.
Jul 28 2022 4:27PM
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skierman
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VTshredder69already got rid of Fuckbook. Looks like InstantShit is next. Then i'll get all my outworld news from NS. It's Perfect


You get your news from Instagram? Well that explains a lot of the pro-fascist Trump bullshit you've been pedaling.
Jul 28 2022 4:29PM
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WoFIowz
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I hardly ever use insta but noticed it's turning into the Facebook feed where Instagram will show you items they prioritize that you might like. This even includes people you don't follow. This is one of the main reasons I stopped using Facebook over a decade ago- they junked up the news feeds.
Jul 28 2022 4:39PM
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WoFIowz
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eheathI'm guessing you ad block everything and think the internet shouldn't cost money...

Wait, you don't block ads on your computer? Lol
Jul 28 2022 4:41PM
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eheath
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Trumpkin2024Wait, you don't block ads on your computer? Lol


Nah, after being part of a business who makes all of their money from advertising, it makes you realize how fucking selfish it is to use adblock.
Jul 28 2022 5:51PM
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TOAST.
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I'm already annoyed having to opt out of random bullshit every 30 days. I want to see what my friends are up to and that's it. I can tolerate the ads, but the recommended bullshit is annoying as hell.
I get that it might be nice for people that look at their phones for 8 hours a day, but holy shit just let me turn it off permanently.end rant
Jul 28 2022 6:01PM
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WoFIowz
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eheathNah, after being part of a business who makes all of their money from advertising, it makes you realize how fucking selfish it is to use adblock.




Jul 28 2022 6:25PM
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asparagus
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My instagram recommended just went from somewhat relevant stuff to random ass 200 follower amateur scooter posts so it’s already started
Jul 28 2022 6:33PM
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skierman
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eheathNah, after being part of a business who makes all of their money from advertising, it makes you realize how fucking selfish it is to use adblock.


Adblock is so fetch.






Just use legit illegal streaming sites.
Jul 28 2022 7:41PM
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mobadis
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skiermanAdblock is so fetch.






Just use legit illegal streaming sites.


Surprised a fossil like you doesn’t already torrent everything.
Jul 28 2022 7:45PM
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VTshredder69
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skiermanYou get your news from Instagram? Well that explains a lot of the pro-fascist Trump bullshit you've been pedaling.


Brought to you by the biggest nerd on the forum who pretends to be a bully... but only on the internet.


Hey my grandpa called. HE wants his hairline back.



**This post was edited on Jul 29th 2022 at 8:53:30am
Jul 29 2022 8:49AM
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skierman
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VTshredder69Brought to you by the biggest nerd on the forum who pretends to be a bully... but only on the internet.


Hey my grandpa called. HE wants his hairline back.



**This post was edited on Jul 29th 2022 at 8:53:30am


Aww look at the snowflake getting his feelings hurt because people aren't buying into his Christian nationalist bullshit.
Jul 29 2022 9:04AM
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VTshredder69
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skiermanAww look at the snowflake getting his feelings hurt because people aren't buying into his Christian nationalist bullshit.


Dude i'm a muslim.

COME ON MAN
Jul 29 2022 9:08AM
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Icant_kfed
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Maybe get rid of the ads every 4 fucking posts
Jul 29 2022 2:23PM
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