Meta is eliminating access to ChatGPT and Copilot within WhatsApp. The company plans to replace them with its own AI chatbot. This move has drawn criticism for limiting competition.
Meta announced changes to its WhatsApp platform, removing integrations with OpenAI's ChatGPT and Microsoft's Copilot. Instead, users will be directed to use Meta's proprietary AI chatbot, which has faced user backlash for its performance and popularity.
The decision highlights ongoing tensions in the AI integration space among tech giants. As stated in reports, this shift prioritizes Meta's internal tools over third-party options. Critics argue it undermines free competition, with one commentary noting, 'So much for free competition.'
WhatsApp, a key part of Meta's ecosystem, serves billions of users worldwide. This policy update affects AI-assisted features within the app, potentially streamlining development but restricting user choice. No specific timeline for the rollout was detailed beyond the announcement.