Regulation

EU Investigates Meta’s WhatsApp AI for Antitrust Violations The European Commission has launched an antitrust investigation into Meta, focusing on concerns that its policies for WhatsApp could unfairly promote its own AI assistant. The probe follows complaints from smaller companies alleging that upcoming changes to WhatsApp’s access rules might hinder competing AI chatbots from reaching users. EU officials are considering interim measures to address these concerns while the investigation proceeds. This action is separate from, but complementary to, existing regulations under the Digital Markets Act. Italy’s antitrust authority is also conducting a parallel investigation. ...

OpenAI Taps Thinking Machines as First APAC Services Partner to Boost Enterprise AI Thinking Machines Data Science is now OpenAI’s first official services partner in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This strategic collaboration aims to accelerate enterprise AI adoption across APAC. Thinking Machines will provide businesses with specialized training for ChatGPT Enterprise, support for building custom AI applications, and expert guidance on integrating AI into daily operations. The partnership will initially target Singapore, the Philippines, and Thailand, with future plans to expand into other markets and develop tailored services for key sectors like finance, retail, and manufacturing. This initiative directly addresses the challenge many regional companies face in converting AI adoption into tangible business value. ...