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EU Threatens Meta Over WhatsApp AI Access Fees

4/16/2026

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  • EU regulators threaten to force Meta Platforms to reverse its decision charging third-party AI firms for WhatsApp access.
  • The European Commission opened an antitrust investigation last year, arguing the pricing mirrors a prior artificial intelligence (AI) ban.
  • Teresa Ribera, the European Commission's executive vice president, warned Meta's actions could harm AI competition.
  • Meta argues the order would force free services, contrary to the EU plan to restore third-party access.