## WhatsApp Bars General Purpose Chatbots with New Terms
WhatsApp has updated its terms of service, notably implementing a ban on general-purpose chatbots from operating on its platform. The move is designed to prevent potential misuse and maintain the quality of user interactions, differentiating such broad AI tools from specific, business-to-consumer (B2C) applications that often serve a targeted purpose like customer support or order updates. This change signals a clear direction from the messaging giant regarding the types of automated interactions it will permit.