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FTC could be in trouble as Meta antitrust trial enters second week, expert says FTC will have 'tough row to hoe' in move to break up Meta's WhatsApp and Instagram apps, says antitrust lawyer ...
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Zuckerberg testifies as FTC pushes to unwind Meta’s Instagram ...
Even if the FTC prevails, it must still convince the court that breaking up Meta would enhance competition. The case, overseen by U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, could last up to two months.
However, the FTC has a narrow definition of Meta's competitive market, excluding companies like TikTok, YouTube and Apple's messaging service from being considered rivals to Instagram and WhatsApp ...
The FTC has accused Meta of violating antitrust law by attempting to eliminate potential competitors with two key acquisitions — its purchases of Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014.
The FTC’s case is one of extreme cynicism. It was never a given that WhatsApp or Instagram would flourish under Meta’s stewardship, and many witnesses testified as much.
Zuckerberg Testifies In FTC Trial That Could Force Meta To Sell Instagram And WhatsApp by Victor Awogbemila — Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 04:34 PM EDT Comments ...
The FTC was trying to illustrate that WhatsApp could have thrived without Meta acquiring it, according to The Verge. Day 3: Wednesday, April 16 ...
WhatsApp might have been an even better product — one that flourished in more markets with stronger privacy protections — without Meta’s stewardship, the FTC suggested.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta reportedly extended a paltry offer of just $450 million to settle the landmark FTC antitrust case that could result in the company’s breakup.
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