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Instagram chief pushes back on unsorted feeds

Instagram boss Adam Mosseri argued that switching to a purely chronological feed makes Instagram worse for most people. In press briefings in Australia—where lawmakers are trying to give users an opt-out from algorithm-driven feeds—Mosseri said chronological order means more posts from brands and companies, and less from friends. He claims engagement dropped by up to 50% during previous tests. Right now, users can switch to a chronological feed, but the algorithmic version is still the default.

Why it mattersAustralian laws may force Instagram to give users more control over what they see, challenging the business model that relies on keeping users scrolling. The company's resistance shows how much it values curation over user self-direction.

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GizmodoInstagram Exec Thinks People Don’t Actually Want A Chronological Feed1:00 PM9to5GoogleInstagram chief thinks a chronological feed is ‘much worse’ and says the quiet part out loud3:05 PM

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