EU orders free access for rival AI bots on WhatsApp as Meta faces antitrust probe
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The European Commission invoked emergency powers to force Meta to restore free access for third-party AI chatbots on WhatsApp during its antitrust investigation, reversing a paid-access period. Meta must comply by June 15 or face fines up to 10% of annual revenue; the company says it will appeal the order.
- WhatsApp ordered to host rival AI assistants for free The Verge
- Meta ordered by EU to allow rival AI chatbots back on WhatsApp for free Reuters
- Meta Gets EU Antitrust Order to Open WhatsApp to Rival AI Chatbots WSJ
- Brussels orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI agents Financial Times
- EU orders Meta to reopen WhatsApp to AI rivals for free politico.eu
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