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

flag The European Commission has designated WhatsApp as a "very large online platform" under the EU’s Digital Services Act, citing its Channels feature’s 51.7 million monthly active users in the bloc, surpassing the 45-million threshold. flag This classification subjects WhatsApp to stricter rules aimed at combating illegal and harmful content, requiring enhanced risk assessments, transparency, and content moderation by mid-May 2026. flag The move focuses on public Channels, not private messaging, and places WhatsApp alongside major platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok under increased EU scrutiny.

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