Goodbye to Copilot on WhatsApp: Microsoft Confirms January 15 Exit

Microsoft confirmed that Copilot’s integration with WhatsApp will end on January 15 due to Meta’s revised policies restricting large language model chatbots on the platform. WhatsApp will continue to allow business-focused bots but not general-purpose AI assistants. This marks the end of a service that launched in late 2024 and quickly gained traction among millions of users who relied on Copilot for quick answers, writing help, and productivity support inside WhatsApp. After the cutoff date, Copilot will no longer respond to messages on the app, and users must migrate to Microsoft’s standalone Copilot apps or web interface. The company emphasized that it is working to ensure a smooth transition, though existing WhatsApp chat histories will not carry over.  

Notable updates  
• Copilot will stop working on WhatsApp from January 15, 2026  
• Meta’s new rules ban general-purpose AI chatbots on the platform  
• Users must switch to Copilot apps or web version; chat history won’t transfer  
• WhatsApp will continue supporting business-focused bots only  
• Copilot’s exit reflects Meta’s push to keep WhatsApp centered on commercial messaging  

Major takeaway  
Copilot’s removal from WhatsApp underscores shifting platform policies and the growing divide between consumer AI assistants and business-focused chatbots.  

Sources: Economic Times, India TV News, The Hans India, Microsoft Copilot Blog