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Podcast: The Vergecast
Episode: Instagram is TikTok now, BeReal is everywhere, and the Vergecast Hotline is back
Description: 02:30 - The Verge's David Pierce talks with deputy editor Alex Heath about how Meta is pivoting Facebook and Instagram away from your friends and more towards short form video from creators.
Mark Zuckerberg braces Meta employees for 'intense period'
Facebook is changing its algorithm to take on TikTok, leaked memo reveals
Adam Mosseri confirms it: Instagram is over
Instagram is making almost all videos Reels and will show them to way more people
Facebook doubles down on algorithms in the main feed
Facebook puts news on the back burner as it continues to push video and creators
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