Meta probed by UK online safety regulator over Instagram Instants
( October 6, 2026, 08:20 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Meta Platforms is being investigated by the UK online safety regulator, Ofcom, over the risks posed by its Instagram Instants. Ofcom said an investigation opened Tuesday will look into whether Meta “adequately assess the risks posed by Instagram Instants before it launched.” as required by the UK Online Safety Act. Instants is a disappearing photo-sharing feature added to Instagram in May.Statement follows. ...
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