Instagram Co-founders Launch Open Access for News App 'Artifact'

Behind the scenes of the tech world, something special is happening. Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, the creative minds behind Instagram, have officially opened access to their new news app, Artifact, to the public.

This app is different from the traditional news apps out there. It offers users a personalised experience by taking into account their interests, reading history, and the articles that their connections read and share. In addition, users can save articles to read later and share them with others.

Systrom and Krieger created Artifact to provide an alternative to mainstream news apps that rely heavily on algorithms, which give users a filtered view of the news. With Artifact, the co-founders want to make it easier for everyone to access high-quality news content without feeling overwhelmed.

Artifact has gained a lot of attention since its launch, and the open access to the app is a great development. It stands out from other news apps because it allows users to see what their friends and connections read and share.

This helps break down online media echo chambers and provides users with a wider range of perspectives. Additionally, the app's focus on quality over quantity helps users avoid being bombarded with an endless stream of articles.

However, users have raised concerns about the app's reliance on algorithms, which could potentially limit its content diversity. They have also criticised it for not offering enough customisation options or for being too slow to load articles. Even though Artifact has faced some criticisms, it still has a lot of potential to revolutionise the news and information industry. Its personalisation and curation features make it an ideal tool for anyone looking to stay informed without feeling overwhelmed.

The Artifact app is now available in most English-speaking app stores. Check out these links to download for iOS or Android.