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As previously covered on this blog , Meta recently decided to integrate its AI assistant (Meta AI) into its WhatsApp platform, introducing the ability to chat to Meta AI at various points within the WhatsApp app. Its conduct raised eyebrows as a potential abuse of dominance, and later became the subject of an investigation by the Italian Competition Authority (the AGCM). This blog post covers two subsequent developments of that case, Meta’s decision to double down on its behaviour by updating its terms to stop third parties offering rival AI assistants on its platform, as well as the AGCM’s subsequent decision to expand the scope of its investigation and impose interim measures aiming to prevent further harm to competition. To recap: the AGCM’s investigation On the 30th of July 2025, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) filed Case A576 against Meta for deciding “to pre-install its artificial intelligence service on the WhatsApp app”. As detailed in a previous post , Meta’s decision to integrate its AI assistant into WhatsApp was a fairly clear cut abuse of dominance case, so the AGCM’s decision was relatively unsurprising. To briefly recap, AGCM alleges that WhatsApp is dominant in the relevant market for

Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo has reaffirmed his commitment to check rising security threats in the state, vowing to crack down on criminal activities. Ododo stated that the state will not bow to pressure or negotiate with criminals. He pledged to continue taking the fight to those threatening the... Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo has reaffirmed his commitment to check rising security threats in the state, vowing to crack down on criminal activities. Ododo stated that the state will not bow to pressure or negotiate with criminals. He pledged to continue taking the fight to those threatening the state’s progress. Speaking after an expanded security council meeting in Lokoja, the governor directed that all social, religious, and community activities must now end by 4 p.m. across the state until further notice. He stressed that the directive takes immediate effect and warned that any social event or religious centre that violates the order will face legal consequences. The emergency meeting, involving security agencies, traditional rulers, and key stakeholders, follows rising public anxiety over reported bandits presence in parts of the state. TVC previously reported that two people have been confirmed dead following an attempted attack on Kiri High School in Aiyetoro

National Digital Agency exposes 'SpearSpecter,' a cyber espionage campaign linked to the IRGC, using WhatsApp lures, impersonation and a PowerShell backdoor to target senior defense and government figures The National Digital Agency has uncovered a sophisticated and unprecedented Iranian cyber espionage campaign, codenamed “SpearSpecter,” attributed to a known Iranian threat group linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ intelligence organization (IRGC-IO). The group—also operating under names such as APT42 and CharmingCypress—has shifted tactics, moving away from broad, indiscriminate cyberattacks to highly targeted espionage based on advanced social engineering. 2 View gallery Members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) operate at computer stations in an undated image (Photo: Screengrab) In a briefing with cyber researcher Shimi Cohen and Nir Bar Yosef, head of the agency’s cyber unit, officials revealed that the campaign systematically targets high-value individuals in Israel’s defense and government sectors, as well as their family members. “This campaign marks a significant evolution,” said Bar Yosef. “Cyberattacks are becoming more personal and resource-intensive. It’s not just about stealing passwords anymore—it’s about gaining long-term, persistent access to specific targets.” The attackers invest days or even weeks building what appear to be legitimate personal or professional connections with their targets. Common

The investigation focuses on recent updates to the WhatsApp Business Solution Terms and the possible integration of new Meta AI features into WhatsApp. The authority has expanded its ongoing investigation to include Meta Platforms, Meta Platforms Ireland, WhatsApp Ireland, and Facebook Italy. Credit: Cristian Valderas/Shutterstock.com. The Italian Competition Authority (ICA) has initiated proceedings to consider interim measures against Meta Platforms regarding possible abuse of a dominant position in the AI chatbot services sector. The investigation focuses on changes to the WhatsApp Business Solution Terms, which came into effect in mid-October 2025, and the potential integration of new Meta AI features into WhatsApp. Access deeper industry intelligence Experience unmatched clarity with a single platform that combines unique data, AI, and human expertise. Find out more ICA said that these updated contractual terms would exclude Meta AI’s competitors from the WhatsApp platform, raising concerns about possible restrictions on market access, production, or technical development within the AI chatbot market. The authority indicated that such limitations could negatively affect consumers and may represent a breach of Article 102 TFEU. It has widened its ongoing investigation involving Meta Platforms, Meta Platforms Ireland, WhatsApp Ireland, and Facebook Italy. The procedure under consideration falls within Section

MILAN :Italy’s antitrust watchdog said it may impose interim measures on Meta as it widened a probe into whether the U.S. tech giant abused its dominance by blocking rival AI chatbots from its messaging service WhatsApp. The case underscores growing regulatory scrutiny of Big Tech’s push into generative AI, as platforms with massive user bases such as WhatsApp become key gateways for new services. On Wednesday, the authority said it was widening an investigation it had opened in July to cover updated terms for WhatsApp’s business platform, which helps firms manage customer communications, and newly added AI chatbot tools in the messaging app. Also on Wednesday, the watchdog said it started a procedure to impose potential interim measures, which may include suspending the new terms and limiting further integration of Meta AI into WhatsApp while the probe continues. WHATSAPP HITS BACK AT "UNFOUNDED CLAIMS" "We strongly reject these unfounded claims," a WhatsApp spokesperson said in a statement. The spokesperson added that the WhatsApp API business interface "was never designed to be used for AI chatbots and doing so would place severe strain on our systems". The Italian regulator had previously alleged Meta abused its dominant position by integrating its Meta AI

Synopsis Microsoft will remove Copilot from WhatsApp on January 15 because of new platform rules banning general-purpose AI chatbots. Users must switch to Copilot’s apps or web version, with chat history not transferable. WhatsApp will still allow business-focused bots, aiming to keep the platform centred on commercial messaging rather than broad AI services. Agencies Microsoft has announced that its AI assistant Copilot will stop functioning on WhatsApp after January 15. Once that date passes, anyone who wants to keep using Copilot will need to move to Microsoft’s dedicated Copilot apps or access the chatbot through the web. The shift is due to a policy update WhatsApp introduced last month. Explaining the reason, the company said in a blog post: “This change is due to recent updates to WhatsApp’s platform policies removing all LLM chatbots from the platform effective January 15th, and as a result, Copilot will be discontinued. We’re working to ensure a smooth transition for users and enable their continued Copilot access on mobile, web, and PC.” The updated platform policies were announced last month. The new policy introduced a dedicated section addressing “AI providers.” Under this change, any organisation offering a general-use AI assistant can no longer host

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Unwanted WhatsApp groups are one of the most common frustrations for millions of users. Whether it’s relatives planning events, colleagues organising last-minute meetings, old classmates reviving inactive groups, or unknown people adding you without permission, group spam can quickly become overwhelming. Fortunately, WhatsApp has introduced a powerful privacy feature that allows you to control who can add you to groups — and this single setting can dramatically clean up your messaging experience. This comprehensive guide explains how the feature works, why WhatsApp introduced it, real-world statistics on group usage, a step-by-step walkthrough, and additional group privacy tools you should be using. Why WhatsApp Introduced Group Privacy Controls With more than 2.8 billion global users, WhatsApp remains the world’s most-used messaging platform. According to Meta’s internal analysis: More than 700 million groups are active on WhatsApp every month. The average user belongs to more than 20 groups. Roughly 30% of WhatsApp support complaints involve unwanted group additions or spam. As group activity increased, so did user frustration. Many people were added to groups without permission — a privacy issue WhatsApp needed to address. To combat this, WhatsApp rolled out a feature that gives users full control over who can add them

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature (currently for some Android beta users) that lets you add a short tag—like "Designer" or "Project Lead"—right next to your name in group chats. This makes it way simpler for everyone to know who's who, especially when conversations get hectic. How it works and what's next You control your own tag, not the group admin, and each tag is unique to its group—so your "Team Lead" label in one chat won't show up everywhere. To prevent impersonation or spam-like behavior, symbols and links aren't allowed. Your chosen tags stick with your account even if you switch devices. The feature is currently being tested on Android, with a wider Android and later iOS release likely.