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The tag 'native surfaces' on WindowsForum.com refers to the shift in AI chatbot distribution from third-party messaging platforms like WhatsApp to first-party applications. Discussions center on Microsoft's decision to remove Copilot from WhatsApp by January 2026, driven by Meta's policy changes that restrict general-purpose large language model chatbots from using WhatsApp Business infrastructure. This move highlights a broader trend where AI companies are moving conversational assistants to native surfaces—their own apps or integrated platforms—rather than relying on external messaging channels. The tag covers implications for consumers, businesses, and AI developers regarding mobile messaging strategies and platform policies.
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    Copilot Leaves WhatsApp: Meta AI Policy Shifts to First Party Apps

    Microsoft’s decision to pull Copilot off WhatsApp after January 15, 2026, is the latest and most concrete consequence of a broader policy shift by Meta that bars general-purpose large‑language‑model chatbots from using the WhatsApp Business infrastructure — and the move will reshape how...
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