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Technology Instagram expands algorithm personalization, but not for accounts you follow
Instagram has expanded its algorithm personalization feature to the main feed, allowing users to control which topics they see more or less of. However, the feature does not support requests to see more posts from accounts the user follows, a limitation that frustrates creators and businesses. Instagram chief Adam Mosseri explained that the change is powered by large language models and aims to give users more agency, but acknowledged that the decline of the 'following' feed was a consequence of shifting user behavior.
Meta confirms thousands of Instagram accounts were hacked by abusing its AI chatbot
Meta confirmed that hackers abused a flaw in its AI chatbot to reset passwords for thousands of Instagram accounts, affecting at least 20,225 users. The attack exploited a bug that allowed the chatbot to send password reset links to unverified email addresses. This incident underscores the security risks enterprises face when deploying AI chatbots for account management and authentication.
Technology Meta Platforms Hit by Major Outage: Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram Down
On June 12, 2026, Meta's social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger – experienced a significant outage starting around 9 AM ET. Down Detector reported over 120,000 user complaints for Facebook alone. Meta's VP of Communications confirmed the company is aware and working on the issue.