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May 12, 2026 at 7:05 PM ET
Meta offers free WhatsApp access to avoid EU fine
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Meta proposed free WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots to avoid a potential EU fine of up to 10% of annual turnover.
WHO: Meta
WHAT: Meta sought to avoid an EU fine by offering free WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 6:48 PM ET
WHERE: European Union
WHY: Meta is trying to stave off a possible EU fine.
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