Instagram's new promotion method.

Hey guys! We all know that Instagram's algorithm has been decreasing reach from all types of accounts like crazy. Something to do with the increase in users occasioned by COVID.

I noticed something different today. My stories are being viewed by verified influencers. Every story is viewed by a single different influencer.

Is this some growing method from Instagram? Is this a bot that visualizes stories in an automated way?

Let me know if you have any ideas. Thank you!