tech
February 9, 2026
Meta Under Investigation in the EU: WhatsApp Blocked Competing AI Assistants, Brussels Threatens Serious Measures
The European Commission has openly opposed Meta and its method of introducing artificial intelligence into the European Union market. Brussels believes that Meta has abused its dominant position by excluding third-party AI assistants from its WhatsApp platform.
TL;DR
- The European Commission is opposing Meta's AI introduction in the EU.
- Brussels believes Meta abused its dominant position.
- Meta allegedly excluded third-party AI assistants from WhatsApp.