Instagram is introducing a new tool that lets you see and control your algorithm, starting with Reels, the company announced on Wednesday. The new tool, called “Your Algorithm,” lets you view the topics that shape your Reels recommendations and customize them to better fit your interests.

When you’re watching Reels, you’ll see an icon in the upper right corner that looks like two lines with hearts. Tapping on that will open “Your Algorithm.” You will then see what topics Instagram thinks you care about the most. Instagram says your list of interests is determined by your activity and summarized by AI.

For example, you might see a description that reads: “Lately you’ve been into creativity, sports hype, fitness motivation, and skateboarding.” You can choose to share this description to yo

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