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Briefing: Instagram is getting rid of end-to-end encrypted DMs that ‘very few’ people used
Strategic angle: Instagram will discontinue support for end-to-end encrypted messages starting May 8th due to low usage.
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Updated 29 days ago
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.