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Instagram to Discontinue End-to-End Encrypted DMs Due to Low Adoption
Starting May 8th, Instagram will remove end-to-end encryption from direct messages, citing minimal user engagement with the feature.
Editorial Staff
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Instagram has announced that it will discontinue support for end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) direct messages as of May 8th. This decision comes after a review of user engagement metrics.
The platform's management indicated that very few users were utilizing the E2EE feature, prompting the removal.
A spokesperson from Meta confirmed the discontinuation, emphasizing the need to streamline functionalities based on actual usage patterns.