Meta ordered by EU to halt WhatsApp curbs on rival AI firms

The European Commission has issued interim measures requiring Meta to restore third-party AI access to the WhatsApp Business API within five days. This order forces Meta to halt curbs on rival AI firms, reflecting increased regulatory scrutiny on tech giants to reshape digital market competition. While the EU aims to ensure openness for AI chatbots, Meta has responded to these mandates by characterizing the European Commission's actions as a form of regulatory overreach regarding its platform.