Coverage dated October 22, 2026

Taking back the algorithm: Social media platforms are restoring users’ control of their feeds

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By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — As a new mom-to-be, my social media feeds have clocked me — funneling endless videos my way about pregnancy, nursery prep and birth stories, to the point of baby information overload. I needed a break.

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    By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — As a new mom-to-be, my social media feeds have clocked me — funneling endless videos my way about pregnancy, nursery prep and birth stories, to the point of baby information overload. I needed a break.

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