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Meta offers limited free WhatsApp access to AI rivals

Published Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · Updated May 20

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Meta has proposed offering rival AI chatbots limited free access to its WhatsApp service in Europe, with charges applying after a certain usage limit. This offer is intended to address EU antitrust concerns and is currently under review by regulators, though some smaller rivals have expressed dissatisfaction.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Meta has proposed offering rival AI chatbots limited free access to its WhatsApp service in Europe, with charges applying after a certain usage limit.
  • The offer is an effort to address ongoing EU antitrust concerns.
  • The proposal is currently under review by EU regulators.
  • Some smaller rivals have expressed dissatisfaction with Meta's offer.

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    Meta has proposed offering rival AI chatbots limited free access to its WhatsApp service in Europe, with charges applying after a certain usage limit, in an effort to address ongoing EU antitrust concerns. This offer is currently under review by EU regulators, though some smaller rivals have expressed dissatisfaction.

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