LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators have ordered Meta Platforms to restore access to WhatsApp for rival AI chatbot makers. The decision comes as the EU’s executive Commission investigates potential antitrust violations. The commission is imposing interim measures to prevent harm to competition in the growing AI assistant market. They began scrutinizing Meta’s updated terms last year, concerned that third-party AI companies were blocked from offering their assistants on WhatsApp. Meta’s attempt to charge rivals for access didn’t satisfy regulators. They threatened in April to force the company to reinstate access for free.
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