The UK's Ofcom opens an OSA probe into Meta over Instagram Instants, launched in May; Meta says it "briefed Ofcom about this feature on a number of occasions" (Reuters)

Britain’s Ofcom has opened an investigation into whether Meta’s Instagram Instants feature complies with the Online Safety Act, signaling tighter regulatory scrutiny of new consumer-facing platform features. For CIOs and technology leaders, the case underscores the need for stronger governance, legal review, and traceability around product launches—especially when features may affect minors, content safety, or user protection obligations.