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Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants safety checks

By Dan Milmo Global technology editor · Oct 6, 2026, 8:22 AM CDT

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Watchdog examining whether company carried out adequate risk assessment as required by Online Safety Act Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is under investigation for a potential breach of the UK’s digital safety laws after launching a Snapchat-style feature on Instagram. The communications watchdog, Ofcom, is investigating whether the $1.9tn (£1.4tn) company infringed the Online Safety Act (OSA) by failing t

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alarmist framingThe phrase suggests serious wrongdoing before any findings are released, heightening concern.

comparative analogyComparing Instagram Instants to Snapchat frames the feature in a familiar context, potentially influencing reader perception of its novelty or risk.

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The article does not provide details on the specific criteria of the Online Safety Act, the scope of Ofcom's investigation, any prior findings related to Instagram Instants, or potential consequences for Meta.

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The Online Safety Act requires platforms to conduct risk assessments for illegal content and child safety. Ofcom is the regulator responsible for enforcing these obligations in the UK.

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The piece primarily reports the investigation, but uses language such as "potential breach" and "Snapchat-style" that adds a mildly interpretive tone.