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Sign InThe European Commission has intensified its crackdown on Meta Platforms, warning that the imposition of access fees on rival AI assistants within WhatsApp breaches antitrust regulations. Regulators allege that these fees create unfair barriers, preventing competitors from integrating their AI technologies within the messaging ecosystem. Consequently, the Commission intends to formally order Meta to roll back these fees and reinstate rival AI assistants to ensure fair competition. Analysts suggest this escalation poses a direct threat to Meta's AI monetization strategy and could lead to significant financial penalties. This move introduces heightened regulatory risks for the tech giant, impacting investor sentiment regarding META stock. Markets remain focused on how these legal challenges will reshape Meta's long-term competitive positioning in the European AI landscape.