EU Takes Aim at Meta: WhatsApp Could Be Forced to Let ChatGPT and Other AI Bots Back In

The EU is keeping a close eye on how Meta manages WhatsApp. Just recently, Meta made it difficult for other AI bots to function on WhatsApp. This meant you could no longer chat with tools like ChatGPT or Copilot inside your chats. But now, Europe is stepping in. They think Meta is being a bully to other small firms. They want to force the doors back open.

Last year, Meta changed the rules. They said other AI tools could only do small tasks, like help with store buy-ins. This move kicked the smartest bots off the app. Since mid-January, big names like Microsoft and OpenAI have been shut out. Meta claims that WhatsApp is not the main way people find these bots. But the EU disagrees. They think Meta is using its power to keep other firms from growing.

Usually, enacting a new law is very slow. But this time, Europe is in a hurry. They say the world of AI moves too fast to wait. If they wait for a full trial, the small firms might go out of business. To stop this, they might use a special law to force Meta to change its rules right away. This is called a "quick fix" while the main case goes on. They want to make sure the market stays fair for everyone.

Meta is not happy about this. They say the EU is wrong about how people use their app. They will get a chance to fight back in court. But they still need to let the bots back in. This would be a big win for users. It means you could have all your smart tools in one spot again. We will know more soon as the two sides clash over who gets to run the show in your chat list.