WhatsApp has backtracked in Brazil, allowing AI providers to continue offering their chatbots to users. This decision comes just days after the Brazilian competition authority ordered the suspension of the new policy that excluded third-party chatbots from the app. ## Context WhatsApp's decision to block third-party chatbots had raised concerns in several countries, including Italy, where a similar restriction had initially been implemented. The official reason given by WhatsApp was to protect user privacy and prevent spam, but many developers saw this move as an attempt to limit competition and favor the development of proprietary solutions. The issue highlights the challenges related to the regulation of artificial intelligence and the role of messaging platforms in the digital landscape.