Instagram ‘Instants’ didn't meet EU risk assessment threshold, Meta says
By Sara Brandstätter ( October 12, 2026, 09:10 GMT | Insight) -- Instagram’s Instants feature didn't meet the threshold requiring an additional risk assessment under the EU’s digital services law, Meta Platforms has said, adding that it reviewed the risks and briefed the European Commission. The comments come after the commission said Meta hadn’t submitted a risk assessment. Last week, the UK's communications regulator said it would probe whether Meta adequately assessed the feature’s risks before launch.Meta Platforms’ Instagram “Instants” feature didn't meet the threshold requiring an additional risk assessment under the EU’s digital services law, the company said. ...
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