OpenAI has re-enabled ChatGPT on WhatsApp in the European Economic Area.

European Economic Area

Who

OpenAI

What

When

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:12:52 GMT · 1h 53m ago

Where

European Economic Area ·

Why

The European Union forced Meta to open the door to rival AI bots.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

ChatGPT is now accessible on WhatsApp for users in the European Economic Area, following regulatory pressure from the EU on Meta to allow competing AI services.

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