Explore the latest developments concerning Italy Watchdog Orders.
Meta Ordered By Italian Regulators To Keep WhatsApp Open For Rival AI Chatbots
BREAKING: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Hit Record Highs On Christmas Eve
Italian regulators ordered Meta Platforms (META) to keep its WhatsApp messaging platform open to rival chatbots, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT. Meta stock gained a fraction during a shortened trading day. The Italian Competition Authority said Wednesday that a policy change within WhatsApp will "completely exclude Meta AI's competitors" from the platform, once it takes effect Jan. 15. That could harm…
12/23/2025
Baird analysts called Meta stock a buy but said negative sentiment will carry into 2026 for the social media giant.
Get instant access to exclusive stock lists, expert market analysis and powerful tools with 2 months of IBD Digital for only $20!
Italy tells Meta to suspend its policy that bans rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp
Italy has ordered Meta to suspend its policy that bans companies from using WhatsApp’s business tools to offer their own AI chatbots on the popular chat app.
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) on Wednesday said it had found enough cause in its ongoing investigation into whether Meta was abusing its dominant position in the market to offer its Meta AI chatbot within WhatsApp to order the suspension of the policy.
“Meta’s conduct appears to constitute an abuse, since it may limit production, market access, or technical developments in the AI Chatbot services market, to the detriment of consumers,” the Authority wrote. “Moreover, while the investigation is ongoing, Meta’s conduct may cause serious and irreparable harm to competition in the affected market, undermining contestability.”
KINHANK Open Source K36 Handheld Game Console 16000 Games Emulator for PS1/PSP/DC/N64/SS 500nit 3.5 Inch IPS Screen
The dynamic landscape of current events often brings forth significant discussions. Monitoring these developments provides crucial insights.
For more detailed information, explore updates concerning Italy Watchdog Orders.