Meta Platforms has offered rival AI chatbots, including OpenAI, limited free access to its WhatsApp messaging service in Europe, with charges to apply once a message limit is reached. This proposal was submitted to EU antitrust regulators following their investigation into Meta's competitive practices. The European Commission aims to ensure a competitive environment in the growing AI market and has previously expressed concerns over Meta's dominance. Although Meta has provided free access to its WhatsApp Business Application Programming Interface (API) for a month, smaller competitors have criticized the offer as insufficient. The Interaction Company of California and French startup Agentik have voiced their dissatisfaction, arguing that the proposal does not effectively address the competition issues raised. Meta's earlier policy had restricted WhatsApp access to its own AI assistant, prompting regulatory action. The Commission has set a deadline of May 18 for feedback on Meta's proposal, indicating ongoing discussions to resolve the situation.