Meta Launches AI Chatbot in EU After Regulatory Delays

The chatbot, available in six languages, debuts across 41 countries without using EU user data for training.

Meta's AI chatbot will roll out this week in 41 European countries, accessible in six languages across its apps.
The launch follows months of regulatory delays, particularly objections from the Irish Data Protection Authority over AI training data practices.
Meta has committed to not using EU user data for training the chatbot's initial version, addressing privacy concerns.
The AI chatbot will be free to use on platforms like WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, and Facebook.
Meta aims to eventually align EU AI functionalities with those available in the US, though no timeline has been provided.