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Meta to open WhatsApp in Europe to compete with AI chatbots for a fee
Meta plans to allow third-party AI chatbots on WhatsApp in Europe via a paid-access model, expanding messaging capabilities while meeting new digital market regulations.
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Meta plans to allow third-party AI chatbots on WhatsApp in Europe via a paid-access model, expanding messaging capabilities while meeting new digital market regulations.
A new startup proposes crowdsourced chatbot responses to improve AI accuracy, aiming to reduce hallucinations and deliver more reliable answers for users.
ChatGPT’s GPT-5.3 Instant model introduces changes to reduce overly cautious replies and improve natural conversations while maintaining safety guidelines.
Claude AI from Anthropic experienced a widespread outage, disrupting chatbot access and AI services for users as engineers worked to restore platform stability.
Anthropic’s Claude AI app surges to No. 1 on Apple’s App Store after a high-profile dispute with the Pentagon, drawing attention to the company’s stance on military AI use.
Around 12% of U.S. teenagers say they turn to AI tools for emotional support or advice, reflecting the growing role of artificial intelligence in teen mental health and digital habits.
Anthropic’s Super Bowl campaign promoting Claude helped drive a surge in downloads, pushing the AI chatbot app into the top 10 on major app store rankings.
Google says its Gemini AI app has crossed 750 million monthly active users, highlighting rapid adoption and strong growth momentum.
WhatsApp will begin charging developers to run AI chatbots in Italy, after regulatory intervention forced Meta to allow third-party bots on its Business API.
WhatsApp has exempted Brazil from its ban on third-party AI chatbots following regulatory scrutiny, allowing rival chatbots to continue operating in the country.
Brazil’s competition authority has ordered Meta to suspend WhatsApp's policies that block third-party AI chatbots and has opened an investigation into potential anti-competitive behaviour.
Italy’s competition authority has ordered Meta to suspend its policy that blocks rival AI chatbots from being distributed on WhatsApp via its business API. The decision follows concerns…
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