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Meta offers free WhatsApp access to rival AI

Published Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Updated May 13

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Meta Platforms has offered rival AI chatbots free access to its WhatsApp business API for one month. This concession is aimed at addressing antitrust concerns raised by the European Union and potentially avoiding a substantial fine from the European Commission.

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  • Meta Platforms offered rival AI chatbots free access to its WhatsApp business API for one month.
  • This offer was made to address European Union antitrust concerns and potentially avoid a significant fine from the European Commission.

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    Meta Platforms has offered rival AI chatbots free access to its WhatsApp service for one month to address EU antitrust concerns. This move aims to resolve an investigation and potentially avoid a significant fine from the European Commission.

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