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Meta has removed end-to-end encryption support for Instagram direct messages starting May 8, 2026. Meta said users affected by the removal will receive instructions on how to download messages or media they want to keep. According to Meta, the feature was removed because only a small number of users enabled encrypted messaging in Instagram DMs. Meta has officially introduced Muse Spark, the first artificial intelligence model developed by its Superintelligence Labs, marking a major step in the company’s push toward advanced AI systems. Announced by Mark Zuckerberg, Spark is part of a new “Muse” family of AI models and is now powering an updated version of Meta AI, accessible through Meta’s platform. Meta says future versions of Muse will go beyond answering questions, evolving into AI agents capable of performing tasks on behalf of users. The launch represents the first public product from Meta’s Superintelligence Labs, a division formed in 2025 with the goal of developing what Zuckerberg calls “personal superintelligence", AI that empowers individuals rather than centralizing control. To build the initiative, Meta conducted an aggressive hiring push, bringing in researchers from major AI companies and restructuring teams into smaller groups focused on research, product development, infrastructure, and advanced AI systems. Read more in our articles including "Instagram removes end-to-end encryption for DMs" and "Instagram now lets users edit comments within 15 minutes".