One of the problems the social network faces is the misinformation and offensive content shown to users in the newsfeed. To avoid this, Facebook will give users more control over their posts with new content controls.
The new tools Facebook will provide include a wide range of options aimed at providing control for both the general public and advertisers. This will allow people to decide what they see, and brands will be able to avoid associating their ads with other content.
The news feed will operate through three main axes. The first consists of stories that are relevant to you, analyzed using three main signals to calculate the relevance of a post. It also prioritizes who posts in the news feed, prioritizing friends, family, news outlets, businesses, and public figures. Finally, it considers the type of content you interact with most frequently, whether it\'s a photo, video, or link.
Additionally, posts will be displayed based on user interaction, such as shares or high numbers of likes, reactions, or comments. Because of this, each post will be assigned a ranking to determine its placement in the news feed, and the same applies to the order of stories.
The second main point is the personalization of the news feed. The social network has stated that only users know their own interests. Therefore, they have included specific controls to personalize this feature. In the news feed preferences, you can tap any of these to see how they work. The drop-down menu will also include customization options such as \"Hide\" or \"Unfollow.\"
Finally, the third point is the prioritization of the news feed quality program, which focuses on communication between the social network and users to learn and receive feedback to improve the user experience. Some examples of contact methods include:
• Individual interviews with people from all over the world
• A quality panel comprised of diverse individuals who review your news sections and provide ongoing feedback
• And finally, global surveys of tens of thousands of people every day
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