The European Union has escalated its antitrust enforcement against Meta Platforms, threatening to impose interim measures to prevent the company from blocking rival AI chatbots from accessing WhatsApp. According to Business Recorder, the European Commission has accused Meta of abusing its dominant position, which could 'irreparably harm competition in Europe.' The Commission has issued a 'statement of objections' to Meta, a formal step in antitrust investigations, and is considering interim measures to maintain competitive access to WhatsApp while the investigation is ongoing. The Guardian reports that this move follows a policy change by Meta in January 2026, which effectively barred third-party AI assistants from the platform, raising concerns about fair competition in the tech industry.