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This release extinguishes users' ability to pursue WhatsApp and a broad range of associated individuals and entities for claims connected to third-party conduct.
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Meta offered rival AI chatbots free access to the WhatsApp Business API for one month in the European Economic Area. This follows EU regulatory pressure under the Digital Markets Act. The outcome of ongoing negotiations will determine whether third-party AI chatbot access becomes permanent, paid, or restricted.
View change record →The reader gives up the right to bring claims, complaints, causes of action, controversies, disputes, or damages against WhatsApp and its related parties that arise from third parties.
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This release extinguishes users' ability to pursue WhatsApp and a broad range of associated individuals and entities for claims connected to third-party conduct.
The reader gives up the right to bring claims, complaints, causes of action, controversies, disputes, or damages against WhatsApp and its related parties that arise from third parties.
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