Meta is bringing its AI chatbot to Europe almost one year after pausing its launch in the region. Starting this week, Meta AI will roll out across WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger in 41 European countries and 21 overseas territories — but it will be limited to text-based chat features for now.

Meta is rolling out its AI assistant across 41 European countries, including to members of the European Union, and 21 overseas territories.

Bringing Meta AI to Europe involved "almost a year of intensive engagement with various European regulators," the company says.