Dec. 24 at 5:29 PM
The Italian antitrust authority AGCM has demanded that Meta adjust its WhatsApp terms to prohibit restricting competition from other AI chatbots on the platform.
This is not just a single platform issue, but a microcosm of a broader tightening of regulations on AI ecosystems and platform monopolies in Europe.
When giants are required to "open their walls," small and medium-sized companies like
$CNET, which focus on AI applications, data, and marketing services, may actually see more opportunities for platform integration, collaboration, and commercialization.
The next step in AI is not just about the strength of models, but rather who can survive in an open ecosystem and capture traffic and customers.
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