Meta Temporarily Allows Rival AI Chatbots on WhatsApp in the EU

Meta has announced it will temporarily allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp in the EU for the next 12 months as a move to comply with antitrust regulators from the European Commission. The company previously blocked competitors' chatbots but will now support them via the WhatsApp Business API for a fee.

By Stevie Bonifield · The Verge · March 5, 2026, 14:50 UTC

Meta Temporarily Allows Rival AI Chatbots on WhatsApp in the EU

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Topics: AI Antitrust EU Regulation Meta WhatsApp

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