Meta Platforms(US:META) Xin Hua She·2026-01-27 04:21Group 1 - The European Commission has officially classified WhatsApp as a "very large online platform" under the EU's Digital Services Act, which will subject it to stricter compliance obligations [1] - WhatsApp's "channels" feature allows users to broadcast information to a wide audience, meeting the threshold of at least 45 million users in the EU to be classified as a "very large online platform" [1] - As a result of this classification, the parent company of WhatsApp must ensure compliance with additional obligations within four months, including assessing systemic risks associated with its services [1] Group 2 - The ongoing digital regulatory disputes between the US and EU have intensified, highlighted by a €120 million fine imposed on Elon Musk's social media platform X by the European Commission under the Digital Services Act [2] - In response to the fine, the US State Department has implemented visa restrictions on five individuals, including former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton [2]