The "Channels" feature within Meta's messaging platform, WhatsApp, has now been classified as one of the extremely sizable online platforms that must adhere to stringent regulations outlined in the EU's Digital Services Act. This classification mandates that WhatsApp Channels meet elevated standards concerning content moderation and transparency. During the Trump administration, such regulations faced criticism, being labeled as a form of censorship that stifles free speech. In contrast, the EU has consistently underscored that these rules are designed to safeguard public interests and curb the dissemination of illicit content.
