SynopsisItaly's competition watchdog has closed its inquiry into Meta Platforms. The investigation concerned allegations of Meta abusing its dominant position. This involved installing its artificial intelligence tool on the WhatsApp messaging service. The Italian regulator, AGCM, decided to halt its probe. This action was taken because the European Commission has broadened its own investigation.Italy's competition authority said on Monday it had dropped an investigation into Meta Platforms over allegations the company abused its dominant position by installing its artificial intelligence tool on messaging service WhatsApp.The investigation had been launched in July 2025.The regulator, known as AGCM, said it closed its probe because the European Commission had extended its own investigation into the same issue to include the Italian territory. ...moreElevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea.Subscribe Now
Italy regulator drops investigation into Meta's WhatsApp AI bot - The Economic Times
Italy's competition watchdog has closed its inquiry into Meta Platforms. The investigation concerned allegations of Meta abusing its dominant position. This involved installing its artificial intelligence tool on the WhatsApp messaging service. The Italian regulator, AGCM, decided to halt its probe. This action was taken because the European Commission has broadened its own investigation.
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