Meta to exclude Italy from rival chatbot ban on WhatsApp
11 hours ago · Meta Platforms will exclude Italy from its ban on rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp following an order from the country's antitrust authority, according to a notice sent to AI …
Meta Excludes Italy from AI Chatbots WhatsApp Ban
1 day ago · Meta carves out Italy from rival AI chatbots ban on WhatsApp after Italian antitrust authority orders suspension. European Commission probe continues.
Meta Geofences Italy to Escape WhatsApp AI Ban, Leaving Rest ...
10 hours ago · Meta has geofenced Italy to escape antitrust fines, exempting +39 numbers from its WhatsApp AI ban. For the rest of the world, the eviction of rivals like Copilot proceeds on …
Italy’s Antitrust Action Against Meta: What the WhatsApp AI ...
Conclusion Italy's move against Meta highlights a significant intersection between competitive laws and artificial intelligence. The Italian antitrust authority has reinforced the principle that …
Italy Watchdog Orders Meta to Suspend Exclusion of Rival AI ...
Dec 24, 2025 · The Italian Competition Authority said it ordered WhatsApp owner Meta Platforms to suspend a policy that excludes rival artificial-intelligence chatbots from the messaging …
Why Italy is stepping in over Meta’s AI ambitions on WhatsApp
In November, the scope of the investigation was widened to include updated terms governing WhatsApp’s business platform. According to the watchdog, these revised contractual …
Italy’s Competition Watchdog Broadens WhatsApp AI Policy ...
Nov 26, 2025 · Italy’s competition regulator has broadened the scope of an investigation into WhatsApp-owner Meta META -0.64% Platforms over the social media giant’s artificial …
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