You can instantly curate your Discover feed now by telling Google exactly what you want
If you're not happy with the algorithm on your Discover page, you'll love this new feature.
Google has recently announced three updates to personalize your Discover feed. One of these features is a "Preferred Sources" button that publishers can embed on their websites. This allows readers to follow publishers without leaving the page. Another feature is customizable daily audio briefings by topic, available in the Google News app. Lastly, Google has introduced a chat interface that allows users to describe exactly what they want to see in their Discover feed using natural language.
The current Discover page, accessible from the Search and Chrome apps on Android, is entirely algorithm-based. It takes into account the pages you visit, the terms you search, and cross-ecosystem activity like YouTube videos. Customizing the Discover feed has been limited, with options to minimize certain content, express disinterest, heart articles, or block specific publishers.
Google is now giving users more control over their Discover feed. In the near future, you'll be able to tap the three-dot menu in your feed and describe to a chat the exact topics or links you want to see or skip. For instance, you could say, "Show me long-form content and deep dives about smart home tech, but skip the product news and press releases," or "Give me Pixel phone setup tips and hidden features, but only for the Pixel 11 Pro XL," or "Give me cookie baking recipes and tips, but skip anything that's gluten-free or sugar-free."
Your Discover feed will adjust immediately and remember your requests. This new feature is expected to arrive in the coming days on the Google app, so if you don't see it yet, you'll soon have greater control over your Discover page.
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