Meta to Shut Down Instagram End-to-End Encrypted Chat Support Starting May 2026
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Meta plans to remove the option for end-to-end encrypted Instagram direct messages after May 8, 2026, citing low user opt-in and directing users who want E2EE to WhatsApp; the announcement rekindles debate between privacy benefits of E2EE and law‑enforcement/child‑safety concerns, with references to earlier internal warnings and parallel platform positions (e.g., TikTok).
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