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EU Slaps Meta With Antitrust Probe Over Plans to Block AI Rivals From WhatsApp

The European Union has launched a formal antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms, targeting its new WhatsApp policy that could block rival AI services and give unfair advantage to Meta AI.

95News•12/5/2025

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Russia Threatens Nationwide Ban on WhatsApp Over Security Concerns

Russia’s state communications watchdog Roskomnadzor has threatened to impose a full ban on WhatsApp if the platform fails to comply with national laws, accusing it of refusing to share information with law enforcement in cases involving fraud and terrorism

95News•11/28/2025

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Meta Defeats FTC Antitrust Case Over Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions

Meta has scored a major legal victory as a U.S. federal court dismissed the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust case, allowing the company to retain ownership of Instagram and WhatsApp despite regulators’ push to break up its social media empire.

95News•11/19/2025

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India Tribunal Grants Meta Partial Relief in WhatsApp Privacy Case

An Indian tribunal has lifted a five-year ban on WhatsApp sharing user data with Meta group companies, but upheld a fine imposed for abuse of market dominance.

95News•11/4/2025

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WhatsApp Introduces Passkey Protection for Encrypted Chat Backups

WhatsApp has launched passkey-protected encrypted backups, allowing users to secure chat histories with biometric or device authentication instead of passwords—enhancing privacy and aligning with the industry’s move toward passwordless security.

95News•10/30/2025