“Threads app is not for news and politics,” says Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri

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Mosseri, the inclusion of such content invites excessive scrutiny, negativity, and compromises the integrity of the app. This surprising stance has sparked interest and discussion among users and observers. According to the CEO of Instagram, the Threads app will not actively endorse or prioritize politics and hard news.

Mosseri emphasizes that Instagram already hosts thriving communities centered around sports, music, fashion, beauty, and entertainment, which do not necessitate engagement with political or news-related content. It is likely that Mosseri's viewpoint has been shaped by his prior role overseeing Facebook's News Feed. By distancing Threads from politics and hard news, Mosseri aims to maintain the app's focus on other vibrant interests and preserve a positive user experience.

Recently, Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has made efforts to distance itself from news and politics, as well as address concerns regarding the promotion of controversial content. One of these measures includes reducing the visibility of political content on Facebook and even renaming the Facebook Feed to exclude the term "News."  Furthermore, in response to a new Canadian law mandating payment for local news, Meta announced its intention to remove news from both Facebook and Instagram in the country. These actions demonstrate Meta's commitment to reevaluating its role in disseminating news and political information, as well as its willingness to make significant changes to align with evolving regulations and user expectations.