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WhatsApp changes under EU review to see if ‘urgent’ action needed, Ribera says

By Lewis Crofts ( March 12, 2026, 10:38 GMT | Insight) -- Meta Platforms’ temporary lifting of a ban on AI agents that distribute services over WhatsApp is under assessment at the European Commission with officials studying whether there is still an “urgent” need to intervene with interim measures, Teresa Ribera said. The EU’s competition chief also said the “entire AI stack” was under scrutiny through various investigations and she urged “vigilance” on emerging risks.Meta Platforms’ temporary lifting of a ban on AI agents that distribute services over WhatsApp is under assessment at the European Commission with officials studying whether there is still an “urgent” need to intervene with interim measures, Teresa Ribera said....

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