On April 15, 2026, the European Commission formally issued a 'Statement of Objections' to Meta, alleging that Meta's exclusion of third-party AI assistants on the WhatsApp platform contravenes the Digital Markets Act. The EU intends to implement provisional measures, compelling Meta to promptly remove restrictions on third-party AI plugins. The regulatory body has made a preliminary assessment that Meta is exploiting its dominant market position to favor the promotion of its proprietary AI tools, thereby hindering competitors' entry into its ecosystem.
