In a surprising revelation, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has unveiled that the Threads app has been deliberately designed to steer clear of news and politics. The purpose behind this decision is to foster a positive user experience while emphasizing other interests. Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has also taken notable steps to distance itself from news and political affairs.

Mosseri asserts that incorporating such content invites excessive scrutiny, negativity, and compromises the app’s integrity. This stance has sparked considerable interest and discussion among users and observers alike. The CEO emphasizes that Threads will not actively endorse or prioritize political or hard news. Instagram already hosts vibrant communities centered around sports, music, fashion, beauty, and entertainment that thrive without the need for engagement with news-related or political content.

Mosseri’s perspective has likely been shaped by his previous role overseeing Facebook’s News Feed. By intentionally distancing Threads from politics and hard news, Mosseri aims to maintain a focused environment where other interests can flourish and preserve the app’s positive user experience.

Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has recently taken significant measures to distance itself from news and politics, as well as address concerns regarding the promotion of controversial content. One noteworthy action includes reducing the visibility of political content on Facebook and even renaming the Facebook Feed to exclude the term “News.”