3 hours ago
Last Updated:November 27, 2025, 11:21 IST
WhatsApp bot support for AI assistants have made ChatGPT, Copilot and other options easily available to billions.
WhatsApp AI bot support for assistant is ending early 2026
WhatsApp is blocking access for third-party AI assistants from January 2026 and Microsoft is the latest tech giant to confirm the news about its Copilot assistant to exit the messaging app in a few months from now.
AI chatbots have operated like WhatsApp bots for a while, ChatGPT being the other popular option, but all these companies will have to disable the feature thanks to the change in policies by Meta that will be coming into effect from January 15, 2026. Copilot is basically Microsoft’s ChatGPT AI chatbot that lets you ask queries, generate images and search the internet when needed.
Copilot Bites The WhatsApp Dust
Meta has noticed that most of the Businesses using its app API have devised ways to integrate their AI assistant that serves the general users.
The company has now changed the rules by stopping these companies from building their AI assistant bots and making them available on WhatsApp. Meta has clearly stated in its new rules that any bot operating primarily as an AI assistant will not be allowed to run through the messaging app.
This is a big jolt for ChatGPT and Perplexity among others who have offered their WhatsApp bots to make the features widely available. And you can add Microsoft to that roster, and the company is making sure that users can continue using the AI chatbot on mobile, web and PC without any glitches.
WhatsApp Copilot Chats: Save Them
Microsoft has mentioned that using the WhatsApp Copilot bot chats will not be saved when you move to the native apps on different platforms. However, the company says WhatsApp has a built-in tool that will allow you to export the conversation history which is available until January 15, 2026.
Meta in its defence suggests running full-fledged AI assistants as WhatsApp bot puts further pressure on the platform’s own data centre powering these features. Meta is also likely concerned about having these AI bots eating into its own user base and that’s where the rule change in 2026 will slowly show its effect.
S Aadeetya, Special Correspondent at News18 Tech, accidentally got into journalism 10 years ago, and since then, has been part of established media houses covering the latest trends in technology and helping fr...Read More
S Aadeetya, Special Correspondent at News18 Tech, accidentally got into journalism 10 years ago, and since then, has been part of established media houses covering the latest trends in technology and helping fr...
Read More
Follow News18 on Google. Join the fun, play QIK games on News18. Get latest technology updates, including phone launches, gadget reviews, AI advancements. Stay informed with breaking tech news, expert insights, and trends from India and around the world. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated.
Location :
Delhi, India, India
First Published:
November 27, 2025, 11:21 IST
News tech Microsoft Confirms Copilot AI Will Not Work On WhatsApp From January 2026: Know The Reason
Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Read More
