Meta Platforms (META) Faces Stricter EU Digital Services Act Rules on WhatsApp Compliance
The EU formally designated Meta's WhatsApp as a very large platform under the Digital Services Act, requiring stricter content regulations by mid-May 2026.
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The EU formally designated Meta's WhatsApp as a very large platform under the Digital Services Act, requiring stricter content regulations by mid-May 2026.
Meta Platforms' stock fell nearly 20% after mixed Q3 earnings, with concerns on ad growth and AI costs despite strong WhatsApp user growth in the U.S.