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05/22/2026

Meta Offers Limited WhatsApp Access to Rival AI in EU

Meta offered limited free WhatsApp access to rival AI chatbots in the EU, but critics say usage caps and fees fail to address competition concerns under EU antitrust rules.

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03/16/2026

Meta Temporary Opens WhatsApp to AI Chatbots in EU

Meta temporarily opens WhatsApp’s Business API to AI chatbots in Europe as the Commission weighs interim antitrust measures and broader competition concerns.

02/11/2026

Meta Under EU Antitrust Scrutiny for WhatsApp AI Ban

The European Commission has accused Meta of abusing its dominance by excluding rival AI assistants from WhatsApp and signaled possible interim measures to protect competition.