In 2025, the Instagram algorithm has become more advanced than ever, using artificial intelligence and machine learning to decide what content users see in their Feeds, Reels, Stories, Explore pages, ...

Being “seen” on Instagram isn’t just about great content anymore, it’s about how the algorithm decides who deserves attention. Likes, reach, and visibility are all filtered through Instagram’s AI. The ...

High school calculus is probably the last time you had to think about algorithms—if you’re lucky, that is. But for performers and content creators alike, there’s a new algorithm to worry about: ...

Meta-owned Instagram has been making significant changes to how the social media site operates and recommends content, especially focusing on original content in Instagram recommendations and creating ...

One thing many Instagram users, and social media users in general, would want is control over the hidden algorithm that's constantly on the lookout for what new content to feed. While absolute control ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Welcome to the fascinating world of Instagram stories. If you use Instagram, you’ve probably shared or watched these fun, short videos ...

When social media first became popular, it was pretty simple. Whether it was Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, the people in your network posted their thoughts and you were able to read them. Then, ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...