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Meta Ordered by EU to Halt WhatsApp Curbs on AI Rivals

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The European Union has ordered Meta Platforms to temporarily halt policies that allegedly restrict rival AI firms from using WhatsApp for business. The action raises antitrust and regulatory risk for Meta’s AI and messaging strategy, with potential implications for platform access and competitive dynamics in business messaging. While not a financial operating update, the ruling could affect Meta’s product policy and legal exposure.

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The European Union has ordered Meta Platforms to temporarily halt policies that allegedly restrict rival AI firms from using WhatsApp for business. The action raises antitrust and regulatory risk for Meta’s AI and messaging strategy, with potential implications for platform access and competitive dynamics in business messaging. While not a financial operating update, the ruling could affect Meta’s product policy and legal exposure.

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