UK Regulator Investigates Meta Over Instagram 'Instants' Safety Checks
Ofcom is examining whether Meta adequately assessed risks to children and exposure to illegal content before launching the feature, Anadolu Agency reports.
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Britain's communications regulator, Ofcom, is investigating Meta over safety checks related to a feature called Instagram "Instants," according to a report from Anadolu Agency.
The regulator is examining whether the company adequately assessed risks to children and the potential for exposure to illegal content before the feature's launch, the report said.
Ofcom has taken on an expanded regulatory role over online platforms' safety practices under the UK's Online Safety Act, which requires companies to assess and mitigate risks to users, particularly minors, from harmful content. Meta has faced scrutiny in multiple jurisdictions over child safety features and content moderation practices across its platforms, including Instagram.
The report did not detail how Instagram "Instants" functions, the scope or timeline of Ofcom's investigation, or whether Meta has commented on the inquiry.
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- UK regulator investigates Meta over Instagram ‘Instants’ safety checks — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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