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EU Orders Meta to Restore Free WhatsApp Access for Rival AI Assistants
The European Commission ordered Meta on June 9, 2026, to reinstate free WhatsApp Business API access for competing general-purpose AI assistants, reversing a policy that restricted them since October 2025. The interim measure requires Meta to restore conditions before the restriction, including free access, while an antitrust investigation continues. Actual availability depends on provider onboarding, region, and account eligibility, and does not guarantee global access or final legal outcome.
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The order is a temporary remedy, not a final ruling, and its impact hinges on how quickly third-party providers can navigate Meta's onboarding process.
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