EU pressure prompts Meta to allow 1-month free WhatsApp access
NewsBytes | May 13, 2026 5:39 AM CST
Meta allowed paid access in March 2026
Meta's move follows criticism over its old policy, which blocked other AI assistants from WhatsApp on January 15, 2026.
After some pushback (and a bit of European Union nudging), Meta allowed paid access in March 2026 but is now offering it free, at least for a month, while it discusses commitments with EU antitrust regulators.
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