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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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Will Meta Really Have to Sell Instagram and WhatsApp?
If Meta wins, they get to keep WhatsApp and Instagram. They don't have to sell them off. Does it really send a message that the FTC should sort of not pursue actions like this where they try to ...
FTC says Meta bought up its rivals instead of competing with them
Opening arguments are expected from the FTC and social media giant Meta as the first big antitrust trial of Trump’s second ...
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 ...
The FTC Discredited Its Case Against Meta In Its Opening Statement
Mark Zuckerberg is being forced to spend precious time in court for having seen the future of social media much better than ...