Threads’ New ‘Dear Algo’ AI Feature Lets You Personalize Your Feed
Dear Algo lets Threads users reshape their feed instantly with simple AI commands. Here's how it works and why it matters.
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Threads’ New ‘Dear Algo’ AI Feature Lets You Personalize Your Feed
Dear Algo: Threads' AI Lets You Command Your Feed Threads just gave you a direct line to its algorithm. The Meta-owned platform launched "Dear Algo," an AI-powered feature that lets users temporarily reshape their feed by posting public requests. Type "Dear Algo, show me more posts about hiking trails" and your feed adapts for 72 hours—no settings menus or buried preferences required. Announced February 11, 2026, this marks one of the first mainstream attempts to make algorithmic personalization conversational, transparent, and surprisingly social. But the public nature of requests raises fresh questions about privacy in an era where users increasingly demand control without exposure. Credit: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto/ Getty Images How Dear Algo Actually Works Using Dear Algo requires zero technical skill—just a public post. Users type "Dear Algo" followed by a clear instruction like "show me less political commentary" or "more indie film rec…
