Meta says it will not remove third-party AI chatbots from WhatsApp

Meta will exempt Italy from its ban on third-party AI chatbots on WhatsApp, complying with an antitrust order. This allows Italian phone numbers to continue using the service, while other countries face restrictions. The move follows an investigation into potential market abuse, with the European Commission also probing the policy. Competitors express disappointment.

Meta says it will not remove third-party AI chatbots from WhatsApp
Meta will exempt Italy from its ban on third-party AI chatbots on WhatsApp, complying with an antitrust order. This allows Italian phone numbers to continue using the service, while other countries face restrictions. The move follows an investigation into potential market abuse, with the European Commission also probing the policy. Competitors express disappointment.