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Meta Launches AI Chatbot in EU After Regulatory Delays

The text-only chatbot, available in six languages, complies with EU data privacy laws and will roll out across 41 countries this week.

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Overview

  • Meta's AI chatbot will initially support six European languages and integrate into platforms like WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, and Facebook.
  • The EU version of the chatbot is text-only and does not use user data from the region for training, adhering to strict data privacy regulations.
  • Meta faced nearly a year of regulatory challenges, particularly with the Irish Data Protection Commission, before gaining approval for the EU launch.
  • The chatbot's rollout across 41 European countries is part of Meta's phased introduction, with plans to expand functionality over time to match the U.S. version.
  • Meta's multimodal AI features, such as visual and spoken input capabilities, remain unavailable in the EU as the company continues to collaborate with regulators.