Meta Platforms (META) to provide rival AI chatbots with free access to WhatsApp for a month in a bid to resolve EU investigation, with regulators deeming the move a step in the right direction.

Meta's decision to provide free access to WhatsApp for rival AI chatbots could be seen as a strategic move to appease EU regulators amid an ongoing investigation.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 12 May 2026, 18:56 UTCOn the live feed at 18:36 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This gesture may improve Meta's regulatory standing and foster collaboration in the AI sector, potentially mitigating anti-competitive concerns that have troubled the company. Investors might view this as a positive step towards smoother operations in Europe, but the actual impact on Meta's long-term market position remains to be seen.

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