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Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants feature
BBC Technology
October 6, 2026(13 days ago)
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The regulator said Instagram had not fully assessed risks posed by its Instants feature prior to launching it.
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The UK regulator Ofcom is investigating Meta over a feature called Instagram Instants that was launched without a full safety assessment. The regulator found that Instagram did not adequately evaluate the risks the feature might pose before making it available to users.
The regulator said Instagram had not fully assessed risks posed by its Instants feature prior to launching it.