Monday, 14 April, 2025

U.S. Antitrust Trial Targets Meta's Dominance Over Instagram and WhatsApp

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a landmark antitrust trial against Meta Platforms, alleging that the company's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were strategic moves to eliminate competition and maintain a monopoly in the personal social networking market. The FTC seeks to compel Meta to divest these platforms, arguing that such actions are necessary to restore competitive balance.