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Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants feature.

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Ofcom is investigating Meta over Instagram's Instants feature, saying the risks it posed were not fully assessed before launch.

Why it matters: The investigation concerns whether Instagram met regulatory requirements for assessing risks before releasing a feature.

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“The regulator said Instagram had not fully assessed risks posed by its Instants feature prior to launching it.”
BBC Technology, 06 Oct 2026, 09:04.

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