Meta Must Restore Free WhatsApp Access for Competing AI Assistants
The Commission ordered Meta to restore free WhatsApp API access for rival AI assistants while its EU antitrust investigation continues.
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EU Court clarifies DMA gatekeeper status for Meta
The EU General Court upheld Messenger’s DMA gatekeeper status but annulled Meta Marketplace’s designation over insufficient reasoning.
Meta Rarely Responds to EU Account Ban Appeals
Appeals Centre Europe says Meta rarely cooperates in EU account-ban disputes, raising DSA concerns over user redress and platform accountability.
CJEU Backs Italian News Publisher Compensation Rules Under EU Copyright Law
CJEU confirms Italy may require Meta to negotiate and fairly pay news publishers under EU copyright law.
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.
Meta Faces Irish DSA Probe Over Profiling and Dark Patterns
Ireland’s media regulator has opened DSA investigations into Meta over alleged dark patterns that may prevent users from choosing non‑profiling recommender feeds on Facebook and Instagram.
Commission Finds Meta Breached Digital Services Act Over Underage Access
The European Commission found Meta’s Instagram and Facebook in breach of EU law for failing to prevent children under 13 from accessing their platforms and may impose heavy fines.
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.
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.
Commission designates WhatsApp as VLOP under the Digital Services Act
The Commission designated WhatsApp Channels as a VLOP under the DSA, triggering four‑month compliance duties for systemic risk mitigation and Commission-led supervision by mid‑May 2026.