Telling the algorithm what you want
Meta announced new ways to shape recommendations on Facebook. Users can now describe in their own words what they want to see in Feed and Reels, and recommendations respond right away. The feature, called "Your algorithm," is described as a dedicated space to add and manage the topics you are into, accessible from the three-dot menu on every post.
Feedback becomes conversational
After tapping "Interested" or "Not interested" on a post, Meta may ask follow-up questions so you can explain in your own words what you liked or disliked. According to the company, that feedback updates recommendations in real time, adapting within the same session to reflect what matters to you right now.
What changed under the hood
Meta says its ranking systems have long inferred your interests from signals such as likes, comments and watch behavior. Now large language models are being used to incorporate the interests, context and intent behind natural language, which the company calls a real evolution in how ranking works. Freeform text is combined with existing signals so Feed and Reels keep getting more relevant over time.
What it means for users
The move is an attempt to give people direct control over the black box of recommendation algorithms. Meta frames it as putting users in the driver's seat; in practice, tuning your feed now starts from the three-dot menu.
