TikTok Users Have Less Control Over Their FYPs Than They Realize

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TikTok users may believe they have significant control over their "For You" pages (FYPs), but the platform’s algorithm plays a dominant role in content curation.
Using the "not interested" feature can help users influence their FYP, but it requires deliberate and ongoing engagement.
The algorithm takes a variety of factors into account, including user interactions and content popularity, which limits individual agency.
Despite the ability to curate content, many users may still find their FYPs populated with unwanted videos.
The article emphasizes the importance of user participation in shaping their FYP experience on TikTok.

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TikTok users don't have as much agency over their FYPs as they thinkArs Technica · 13 days ago

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TikTok users may believe they have significant control over their "For You" pages (FYPs), but the platform’s algorithm plays a dominant role in content curation.
Using the "not interested" feature can help users influence their FYP, but it requires deliberate and ongoing engagement.
The algorithm takes a variety of factors into account, including user interactions and content popularity, which limits individual agency.
Despite the ability to curate content, many users may still find their FYPs populated with unwanted videos.
The article emphasizes the importance of user participation in shaping their FYP experience on TikTok.

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