Meta AI Updates: September 16, 2026

1. Meta Published a WhatsApp Business Tools MCP Server

Meta. The MCP server connects coding agents including Claude, Cursor, Codex, and ChatGPT directly to the WhatsApp Business Platform, covering account creation, phone number verification, Cloud API registration, and compliance checks. Agents can also generate messaging templates, test webhooks, and monitor payment methods and business verification status. Meta pairs it with a Social Technologies MCP for endpoint discovery, documentation search, and error troubleshooting. Source

2. Meta One Bundles AI Usage Into a Six-Tier Subscription

Meta. Meta One replaces the fragmented Instagram Plus, Facebook Plus, and WhatsApp Plus tiers introduced in March with a single subscription spanning all three apps. Individual plans are Core at $7.99 per month and Premium at $19.99, while creator and business tiers run Essential at $14.99, Advanced at $49.99, Expert at $149, and Max at $499. Subscribers get Muse Image and Muse Video generation, Instagram Story Restyle editing, and voice effects, with usage allowances varying by region and Premium getting more headroom than Core. Source