Meta's decision to roll out end-to-end encryption for Messenger has been criticized by child safety organizations and US prosecutors who argue that it will harm online child protection efforts. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) warns that the encryption feature may lead to a significant decline in reporting of child sexual abuse. Meta defends its decision, stating that it has implemented safety measures and machine learning technology to address potential predatory accounts.Meta's decision to roll out end-to-end encryption for Messenger has been criticized by child safety organizations and US prosecutors who argue that it will harm online child protection efforts. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) warns that the encryption feature may lead to a significant decline in reporting of child sexual abuse. Meta defends its decision, stating that it has implemented safety measures and machine learning technology to address potential predatory accounts.