What Are the Secret AI Tricks Instagram Is Using? Find Out 9 Ways!

Instagram employs 9 secret AI tricks to keep you hooked, from suggesting posts you'll love to optimize your feed. Find out how these AI innovations enhance your social media experience.

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9. Explore Page

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8. Feed Ranking

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7. Content Moderation

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6. Ad Targeting

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5. Hashtag Suggestions

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4. Augmented Reality Filters

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3. Spam Detection

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2. Shopping Features

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1. Follower Recommendations

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