Meta offers rival AI chatbots free access to WhatsApp for a monthMeta Platforms is offering rival AI chatbots free access to its WhatsApp messaging service for one month. This move comes as Meta discusses...
13 May, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
EU rejects Meta's pay-for-access remedy in WhatsApp AI chatbots probeThe EU told Meta Wednesday that charging rival AI chatbots for access to its WhatsApp platform runs against the bloc's antitrust rules, reb...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Meta to allow AI rivals on WhatsApp in bid to stave off EU actionThe European Commission, the EU's competition enforcer, last month threatened interim measures to prevent potential serious and irreparable...
05 Mar, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
EU warns Meta it must open up WhatsApp to rival AI chatbotsCompetition chief Teresa Ribera said the EU was "considering quickly imposing interim measures on Meta, to preserve access for competitors ...
09 Feb, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
We will not allow you to share any data: SC pulls up Meta, WhatsApp over 2021 privacy policyA Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant is hearing challenges to the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) order that upheld the ...
03 Feb, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
Meta to exclude Italy from rival chatbot ban on WhatsAppMeta Platforms will exclude Italy from its ban on rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp following an order from the country's antitrust authority, ...
12 Jan, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
EU hits Meta with antitrust probe over WhatsApp AI featuresThe European Union has launched an antitrust inquiry into Meta's recent AI advancements on WhatsApp, citing concerns about potential barrie...
04 Dec, 2025, 04.28 PM IST
Meta warns India antitrust ruling could force roll back of features, hurt businessMeta is seeking to overturn an antitrust directive in India. The directive bans WhatsApp from sharing user data with Meta for advertising. ...
15 Jan, 2025, 04.11 PM IST
Meta warns India antitrust ruling could force roll back of features, hurt businessMeta is challenging the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) November ruling, which determined that the company abused its dominance by ...
15 Jan, 2025, 03.28 PM IST
India's competition regulator imposes $25.4 million fine on MetaIndia's competition watchdog imposed a monetary penalty of 2.14 billion rupees ($25.4 million) on Meta on Monday over antitrust violations ...
18 Nov, 2024, 09.56 PM IST
WhatsApp agrees to be more transparent on policy changes, EU saysThe company also confirmed that users' personal data is not shared with third parties or other Meta companies, including Facebook, for adve...
07 Mar, 2023, 09.49 AM IST
WhatsApp agrees to comply with EU rules, will be more transparent: EUWhatsApp will make it easier for users to reject updates when they disagree with them.
06 Mar, 2023, 05.20 PM IST
WhatsApp has until July to comply with EU consumer law, EU saysThe European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) and the European Network of consumer authorities said WhatsApp had not explained the changes in p...
08 Jun, 2022, 11.18 PM IST
WhatsApp has until end of Feb to clarify privacy policy change, EU saysAreas of concern include whether the company provides sufficient information about its new terms of service and if its notifications prompt...
28 Jan, 2022, 08.15 AM IST
WhatsApp pushes privacy update to comply with Irish rulingWhatsApp is taking the action after getting hit with a record 225 million euro ($267 million) fine in September from Ireland's data privacy...
22 Nov, 2021, 09.15 AM IST
WhatsApp faces EU consumer complaint over privacy updateThe European Consumer Organisation, or BEUC, filed a complaint Monday over the way WhatsApp has brought in changes to its terms of service ...
12 Jul, 2021, 04.10 PM IST
Desi startup alliance seeks data audit of WhatsApp, FacebookAtmanirbhar Digital India Foundation was formed to fight Big Tech firms like Facebook and Google.
21 Jan, 2021, 01.13 PM IST