European Commission challenges Meta’s AI restrictions on WhatsApp

The European Commission has deemed Meta's November decision to block third-party AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Copilot on WhatsApp as potentially violating EU antitrust laws. The Commission called the issue urgent due to risks of irreparable damage to competition in the emerging AI industry. This move could open the door for more AI-native tools to integrate with major platforms, benefiting lean AI startups.