European Commission Orders Meta to Allow Free Access of Rival AI Assistants on WhatsApp

The European Commission used emergency powers for the second time in over two decades to require Meta (ticker: META) to allow free access for third-party AI assistants on its WhatsApp platform. This follows an antitrust investigation into whether Meta was abusing its market dominance by previously banning such chatbots or charging fees, which could harm competition.

By Jess Weatherbed · The Verge · June 10, 2026, 08:40 UTC

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Topics: AI competition law European Commission Meta WhatsApp

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