The EU has threatened to take action against Meta over claims that the company is blocking rival AI chatbots from its WhatsApp Business platform. According to the European Commission, Meta appears to be breaking antitrust rules by abusing its control over the market. Officials stated that this blocking could cause serious harm to competition, noting that WhatsApp is a vital gateway for AI chatbots to reach customers. A spokesperson for Meta argued that there is no reason for the EU to step in, as many other AI options are available elsewhere. The company also denied that WhatsApp Business is a primary channel for distributing these services.