Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants feature

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What happened

The regulator said Instagram had not fully assessed risks posed by its Instants feature prior to launching it.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC Tech and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:04:02 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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  • Responses from regulators and competing platforms

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