Overview
- Users activate the feature by posting a public message that begins with “Dear Algo,” asking to see more or less of specific topics.
- Once posted, the feed adjusts to the request for three days, supporting time-bound needs like live events or spoiler avoidance.
- Requests are visible to everyone, can be reposted to copy another user’s preferences, and can be viewed or deactivated in-app with expired requests also accessible.
- Dear Algo is live in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, with Meta planning to expand to more countries.
- Meta says Threads will reject Dear Algo queries that violate its recommendation guidelines, as the company iterates on the AI-driven system inspired by a user meme and bolstered by Threads’ recent growth.