Meta ditches end-to-end encrypted messaging on Instagram
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Meta will stop supporting optional end-to-end encryption for Instagram direct messages after May 8, 2026, citing low usage and directing users who want E2EE to WhatsApp. The company will provide instructions for users to download messages or media they wish to retain; the decision is discussed alongside TikTok's stance on encryption and broader European policy debates about child safety and content detection.
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