EU Challenges Meta Over WhatsApp AI Policy
- Sarah Ruivivar
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
The European Commission is shaking things up by planning to impose interim measures on Meta.
The reason? To stop Meta from blocking third-party AI assistants on WhatsApp, which they believe breaches EU antitrust rules.
Commissioner Teresa Ribera is on a mission to ensure fair competition, stating, "We must act swiftly to prevent dominant tech companies from leveraging their power unfairly." The EU is keen to maintain access for competitors while the investigation unfolds, aiming to avoid any irreversible damage to competition in Europe.
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Meta’s recent policy update, which came into effect in January, has effectively banned third-party AI assistants from WhatsApp. The Commission argues that this move could stifle competition, and they’re not having it!
Meta, however, isn’t backing down. A spokesperson claims the EU’s concerns are unfounded, arguing that there are plenty of AI options available beyond WhatsApp. They insist that the WhatsApp Business API isn’t the be-all and end-all for AI distribution.
This isn’t the first time the EU has taken a stand against big tech. In 2025, Apple, Meta, and Google faced hefty fines for various breaches. Clearly, the EU is not afraid to play hardball when it comes to enforcing competition rules.
As the investigation continues, all eyes are on Meta to see how they’ll respond. Will they maintain their stance or make concessions to appease the EU? Stay tuned for the next thrilling chapter in this tech saga!
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