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The tag authenticated ai surfaces covers discussions about Microsoft's Copilot and similar AI assistants that operate through messaging platforms like WhatsApp. A key topic is the removal of Copilot from WhatsApp on January 15, 2026, following a WhatsApp Business API policy change that prohibits third-party general-purpose LLM chatbots. This policy shift affects how AI assistants are distributed and accessed, highlighting the challenges of maintaining authenticated AI surfaces on third-party platforms. The tag explores the implications for Microsoft's AI strategy and the broader landscape of conversational AI deployment.
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    Copilot Leaves WhatsApp January 15 2026 After Policy Change

    Microsoft confirmed this week that its consumer-facing AI assistant Copilot will be removed from WhatsApp on January 15, 2026, a direct consequence of a WhatsApp Business API policy rewrite that bars third‑party, general‑purpose large‑language‑model (LLM) chatbots from operating through the...
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