ChatGPT Returns to WhatsApp in Europe After EU Forces Meta to Open Door to Rival AI Bots

Jul 14, 2026

OpenAI has re-enabled ChatGPT on WhatsApp, but only in the European Economic Area, which includes the 27 EU member states plus Liechtenstein, Iceland, and Norway. This follows EU regulations that require Meta to allow rival AI bots on its platform.

Why it matters: This development highlights the impact of EU regulations on increasing interoperability and competition among AI services on major messaging platforms.

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