⬤ Microsoft has stated that Copilot will cease to function on WhatsApp after 15 January 2026, because WhatsApp has introduced new rules that bar AI chatbots. The revised policy removes the service from the messaging app. Users who wish to continue with the assistant must move to the Copilot mobile app, the Windows program or the website.
⬤ The decision follows Meta's policy update that restricts AI tools on WhatsApp. Microsoft underlined that Copilot will keep every feature through its own app and on other platforms - no capability is lost.
All capabilities remain available through the standalone Copilot app ensuring a consistent experience across devices.
⬤ The adjustment mirrors stricter AI rules now appearing on large messaging services. By routing users to its own software, Microsoft gains direct control over stability and can satisfy new AI requirements. The company repeated that Copilot remains reachable on mobile, Windows plus copilot.com.
⬤ The event underlines rising unease about AI chatbots placed inside third party services. As firms revise their policies, steady access turns into a key factor for user uptake and for the wider AI industry.
Usman Salis
Usman Salis