Meta Limits Political Content on Instagram and Threads

The move aims to focus on direct connections over algorithmically recommended content, sparking concerns over its impact on democracy.

Meta's Instagram and Threads apps are limiting political content by default, affecting users' ability to see such content unless they opt-in.
The change aims to decrease political and news content's reach, with Meta focusing on content from direct connections over algorithmically recommended content.
Critics argue this move could have a negative impact on democracy, stifling political discourse and reducing engagement with important social topics.
Users can manually adjust their settings to continue receiving political content, a move that requires navigating through Instagram's content preferences.
The decision reflects Meta's broader strategy of distancing its platforms from political content, amidst concerns over misinformation and the polarizing nature of politics on social media.