The EU Commission says WhatsApp's Channels fall under the DSA's Very Large Online Platform rules, joining Instagram and Facebook, requiring it to address risks (Anupriya Datta/Euractiv)

The EU Commission has designated WhatsApp's Channels as a Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act. This requires WhatsApp to address risks associated with its public channels. WhatsApp joins Instagram and Facebook in complying with these rules.