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Who owns Instagram?
Instagram is owned by Meta Platforms, Inc., a major American technology conglomerate. Meta also owns Facebook, WhatsApp, and Threads, making it one of the world's largest social media companies. This means that any regulatory action against Instagram, like Ofcom's investigation, ultimately impacts the broader Meta organisation and its operations across various platforms.
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