The Irish Data Protection Commission says Meta told it that WhatsApp ads "won't be launching" in the EU "until 2026"; WhatsApp says ads are coming "gradually" (Ellen O'Regan/Politico)

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The Irish Data Protection Commission says Meta told it that WhatsApp ads "won't be launching" in the EU "until 2026"; WhatsApp says ads are coming "gradually" (Ellen O'Regan/Politico)

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