Italy probes Facebook-parent Meta for possible abuse of dominance linked to WhatsApp AI features: Report

Italy's antitrust authority has ordered Meta to halt specific WhatsApp contract terms, citing concerns they could stifle competition by blocking rival AI chatbots. The regulator fears this move by Meta might restrict market access, hinder innovation, and ultimately harm consumers. Meta has called the decision "fundamentally flawed" and plans to appeal.

Italy probes Facebook-parent Meta for possible abuse of dominance linked to WhatsApp AI features: Report
Italy's antitrust authority has ordered Meta to halt specific WhatsApp contract terms, citing concerns they could stifle competition by blocking rival AI chatbots. The regulator fears this move by Meta might restrict market access, hinder innovation, and ultimately harm consumers. Meta has called the decision "fundamentally flawed" and plans to appeal.