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flag Instagram is ending end-to-end encryption for DMs on May 8, 2026, due to low usage, allowing Meta to scan messages for illegal content.

flag Instagram will end end-to-end encryption for Direct Messages on May 8, 2026, citing low user adoption. flag Meta says few users enabled the feature, which was introduced in 2023 and limited to select regions. flag After the change, Meta will be able to access message content to detect illegal material like child sexual abuse content, aligning with global regulatory demands. flag Users are urged to export their messages before the cutoff. flag The shift follows pressure from governments and legal cases over encryption’s impact on safety monitoring. flag WhatsApp remains the only Meta platform with default end-to-end encryption.

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