https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/instagram-s-head-says-engagement-falls-by-half-without-the-algorithmContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/instagram-s-head-says-engagement-falls-by-half-without-the-algorithmhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/instagram-s-head-says-engagement-falls-by-half-without-the-algorithm#u66675Sun, 13 Sep 2026 03:21:14 +0000Instagram's head warns that removing algorithmic feeds reduces engagement by half and leaves users overwhelmed by brand content. These claims emerge as Australia moves to allow social media users to opt out of algorithms. While the White House has criticized these Australian reforms, the Australian government maintains that the moves do not threaten ties with the United States. This tension highlights a global conflict between regulatory efforts to reduce digital harm and platform arguments that algorithmic curation is essential for user experience.Why it mattersRegulators in the Netherla