What is ‘Trending Topics’? Meta’s Threads app has a new feature called ‘Trending Topics.’ It shows the most popular discussions happening right now. The app uses AI to find what people talk about the most. You can see these topics in the search tab or the ‘For You’ feed. Only five topics show at a time.
When Did It Start? Meta tested this feature in February 2024 with some users in the U.S. After getting feedback, they made it available to everyone in the U.S. by March 2024. Meta plans to expand this feature to more countries by the end of 2024.
How Does It Work? The app uses AI to find popular conversations. It checks how many people are talking about a topic and how fast it is trending. The feature doesn’t show custom trends yet. The system also filters harmful content to follow community rules.
What Topics Can You See? Trending topics can include:
- Breaking news
- Celebrity news
- Sports updates
- Technology news
- Viral challenges
Meta hired moderators to review topics. This helps stop false information from spreading.
Why Is It Important? This feature helps users see what’s happening now. It makes Threads more like X (formerly Twitter). Experts say it could help Threads become more popular. It might also make Threads a top place to find news.
What Do Experts Say? Experts think this is a smart update. It helps people stay longer on the app. But some experts say Threads should show personal trends based on interests. Privacy groups want Meta to explain how the AI picks topics.
Future Updates Meta plans to add personalized recommendations and better content filtering. These updates might launch by late 2024.
The ‘Trending Topics’ feature makes Threads more helpful and fun. If Meta adds personal recommendations and more transparency, the feature could improve even more.
