EU orders Meta to give rival AI chatbots free WhatsApp access during antitrust probe Meta criticizes order as regulatory overreach, plans to appeal decision Meta could face fines up to 10% of global ...

The EU has told Meta that it must allow AI chatbots operated by rival firms to use WhatsApp for free. The European Commission said the firm would need to maintain that access while it concluded an ...

The European Commission resorted to emergency powers to force Meta’s hand. The European Commission resorted to emergency powers to force Meta’s hand. is a news writer focused on creative industries, ...

DoorDash announced on Thursday that it’s launching a new AI chatbot that lets users order food and groceries with text prompts and photos in its latest AI push. The chatbot, called “Ask DoorDash,” ...

Yes, according to psychologist Gloria Mark. But there are ways to regain that control. This week I’ve been at SXSW London. There’s been music, film, and a lot—and I mean a lot—of talk about AI. I also ...

For years, WhatsApp has been a communication layer for businesses of all sizes around the world. Meta is now infusing AI into that layer in a bid to turn WhatsApp into a viable piece of workflow ...

More young people are turning to AI chatbots for mental health advice. For the new study, researchers conducted a nationally representative survey in November 2025. Just over 1,000 12- to 21-year-olds ...

June 3 (Reuters) - An Instagram hack that saw attackers talk Meta's (META.O), opens new tab AI support chatbot into handing over access to high-profile accounts has exposed a critical flaw at the ...

As part of iOS 27, Apple debuted an all-new Siri app as a way for users to manage their interactions with Siri AI. In a post-keynote tech talk at Apple Park this week, Apple’s Craig Federighi ...

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new privacy-focused feature that could allow users to send text messages that can be viewed only once. According to a report by WhatsApp feature tracker WABetaInfo, ...

Siri has been a touchy subject, as Apple's digital assistant has fallen behind rival AIs from companies like Google, OpenAI and Anthropic. But Apple is hoping to change that by leveraging Gemini to ...

Siri's full-fledged AI moment is finally here. On Monday, Apple unveiled its long-awaited, much-delayed overhaul of Siri as it looks to catch up in the AI race. "Today, we are introducing an entirely ...