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flag WhatsApp labeled a "very large platform" by EU, facing stricter rules by mid-2026 over public Channels.

flag WhatsApp's Channels feature has 51.7 million monthly active users in the EU, exceeding the 45-million threshold, according to the European Commission's designation of the app as a "very large online platform" under the EU's Digital Services Act. flag By mid-May 2026, WhatsApp will be subject to more stringent regulations aimed at preventing harmful and illegal content, including increased risk assessments, transparency, and content moderation. flag The action puts WhatsApp under closer EU scrutiny alongside popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok and concentrates on public channels rather than private messaging.

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