Italy has made a bold move by ordering Meta to stop its WhatsApp policy that blocks rival AI chatbots. This landmark decision tackles antitrust concerns head-on, aiming to promote fair competition and prevent Meta from limiting access to other AI services
Italy’s competition authority is intensifying its investigation into WhatsApp’s AI policies, delving further into potential antitrust breaches and data privacy concerns. This development underscores the increasing regulatory pressure on tech giants throughout Europe
Signal has issued a warning that it may exit the French market if the government mandates encryption backdoors for messaging apps. The company emphasizes that such measures undermine user privacy and security, sparking a debate on data protection in Europe.
