Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants feature

UK regulator Ofcom has opened an investigation into whether Meta breached the Online Safety Act by failing to properly assess risks before launching Instagram's Instants feature in May. Meta says it conducted a risk analysis and briefed Ofcom before the launch.

• Instants lets users share disappearing images with close friends
• Ofcom examines illegal content and children's risk assessments
• Meta says it conducted a risk analysis before launch
• Meta, TikTok and X are challenging Ofcom's OSA enforcement