Instagram Ends End-to-End Encrypted Messages Feature
Instagram, owned by Meta, is discontinuing its end-to-end encrypted direct messages feature starting May 8, 2024. This change removes an extra layer of privacy for private chats, raising concerns among privacy advocates. Meta claims the feature was underutilized, and users are directed to other services like WhatsApp, which continues to offer end-to-end encryption by default.
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