Meta to Permit Rival AI Chatbots on WhatsApp in Europe Amid EU Antitrust Review

Meta Platforms announced it will allow rival AI chatbots to access WhatsApp in Europe for the next 12 months via the WhatsApp Business API, aiming to prevent interim antitrust measures from the European Commission. This move follows complaints from competitors excluded from the service and mirrors earlier actions by Italy's watchdog. Meta stated this temporary access provides time for the Commission to complete its investigation, while some complainants urge stricter enforcement, questioning Meta's compliance.