Copilot Leaves WhatsApp on Jan 15

Microsoft’s AI chatbot Copilot leaves WhatsApp on January 15; here’s why it’s shutting down and what users should do next.
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Copilot Leaves WhatsApp on Jan 15
Why Microsoft’s AI chatbot Copilot leaves WhatsApp on January 15 Growing concern about WhatsApp’s updated platform rules has sparked search queries like “Why is Copilot leaving WhatsApp?” and “How do I keep using Copilot after January 15?” Microsoft’s AI chatbot Copilot leaves WhatsApp on January 15 due to Meta’s new restrictions on general-purpose AI bots. Users will need to switch to the Copilot mobile app or web version to continue chatting with the AI.              Image Credits:Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket / Getty Images What Happens After Microsoft’s AI Chatbot Copilot Leaves WhatsApp? Once Microsoft’s AI chatbot Copilot leaves WhatsApp on January 15, access through the messaging app ends permanently. WhatsApp’s revised policies block broad AI chatbots from the Business API, meaning tools like Copilot, ChatGPT, and Perplexity can no longer operate within the platform. This move reserves WhatsApp’s API for traditional business services rather than AI distribution channels. …