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Meta Refreshes Facebook Reels With Smarter Recommendations, 'Not Interested' Controls, and Friend Bubbles

The rollout leans on AI alongside direct feedback to personalize what people watch.

Overview

  • Facebook says its updated engine now surfaces 50% more Reels published the same day to keep feeds fresher.
  • New user inputs include a Not Interested option, comment flagging that informs the algorithm, and a streamlined Save that further tunes recommendations.
  • Friend bubbles on Reels and in Feed reveal which posts friends liked and let users jump straight into a private chat.
  • AI-powered suggested search appears inside select Reels so viewers can explore related topics without leaving the player.
  • Meta positions the changes as part of its Reels-first strategy, noting longer Reels drive over half of Facebook watch time, while reporters say the tweaks may ease complaints about low-quality or unwanted videos.