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Journey to 1000 models: Scaling Instagram’s recommendation system

34 · Facebook · May 21, 2025, 4:33 p.m.
Production Engineering instagram instagram Recommendation Systems Machine Learning Scaling Algorithms
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This blog post discusses the challenges and strategies Instagram faced while scaling its recommendation system to incorporate over 1000 machine learning models. It highlights the management of diverse model performance and product goals while maintaining recommendation quality and reliability, sharing insights and lessons learned throughout the process.
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