Identifying Closest Connections

Requirements Clarification & Assessment

1. Objective:

   • Identify a user's closest connection on Meta/Facebook to prioritize their content in the user's News Feed.

2. Clarifying Questions:

   • Definition: What defines a "closest connection"? Is it based on interaction frequency, emotional closeness, or both?
   • Scope: Are we focusing on one platform (e.g., Facebook) or multiple (e.g., Instagram, WhatsApp)?
   • Time Frame: Should the analysis consider recent interactions or historical data?
   • Privacy: How do we ensure user privacy while analyzing their interactions?

3. Data Availability:

   • Interactions: Access to data on likes, comments, shares, messaging frequency, and tagging.
   • Demographics: Information on mutual friends, shared locations, and common interests.
   • Platform Features: Use of features like "Close Friends" or "Best Friends" lists.

4. Constraints:

   • Privacy Regulations: Compliance with data protection laws and user consent.
   • Technical Feasibility: Availability of computational resources for data processing and model training.