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What smart people are saying about Meta's argument that it's not a social media monopoly
Top antitrust experts think the FTC will have a tough time winning the trial — but there's still a real chance Meta will sell ...
Facebook owner Meta bought Instagram, WhatsApp instead of competing, FTC says at trial
By Jody Godoy WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Facebook parent Meta Platforms bought up nascent rivals Instagram and WhatsApp after its ...
At antitrust trial, Meta's Zuckerberg admits he bought Instagram because it was 'better'
The case, filed during Donald Trump's first term, is widely seen as a test of the new Trump administration's promises to take ...
Behind the landmark trial that could reshape Meta’s future with Instagram
The landmark antitrust trial could reshape the future of social media, forcing Meta to break up with WhatsApp and Instagram.
Meta's Zuckerberg eyed Instagram spinoff amid antitrust scrutiny, document shows
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg considered spinning off popular photo-sharing app Instagram in 2018 over concerns about the growing ...
Meta's defense uses animated graphics to energize its weekslong FTC antitrust trial
Meta's lawyer mounted a boisterous defense, mixing in animated graphics and colorful asides to kick off the antitrust trial.
Meta Goes on Trial for Instagram Acquisition: ‘They Decided That Competition Was Too Hard’
Meta headed to court on Monday to face the Federal Trade Commission's accusations it illegally built a social media monopoly ...
Meta CEO Zuckerberg returns to witness stand, pushes back against FTC antitrust allegations
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is in federal court for a second day in a landmark federal antitrust trial accusing Meta of being a ...
Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg initially offered FTC a mere $450M in failed bid to settle antitrust case: report
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta reportedly extended a paltry offer of just $450 million to settle the landmark FTC antitrust case that ...