Meta ends end-to-end encryption for Instagram DMs: what this means

Instagram had introduced the optional end-to-end encryption in December 2023. Users had to enable it manually per chat, unlike the default encryption available on WhatsApp or Messenger. After May 8, these chats will revert to the unencrypted mode, giving Meta access to content for scanning and moderation. The move follows Instagram prioritising safety over secrecy, amid lawsuits over platform harms.