EU Investigates Meta's WhatsApp AI Policies

European Commission orders Meta to reinstate third-party AI on WhatsApp.
Meta charges fees after EU found blocking AI violated competition rules.
Antitrust chief Teresa Ribera called Meta's actions abuse of dominance.
EU fears Meta's control over WhatsApp users gives it commercial advantage.
Investigation now covers EEA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway).
Italy excluded pending own probe.
Investigation began in December to regulate Big Tech.
Trump opposes EU oversight of US companies.
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