📲 Will Meta be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp in FTC trial?
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In April 2025, Meta faces a significant antitrust trial led by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which alleges that the company's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were strategic moves to eliminate competition and maintain a monopoly in social networking.
The FTC claims Meta employed a "buy or bury" strategy to suppress potential rivals. During the trial, CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended the acquisitions as beneficial for user experience, arguing that the market remains competitive with platforms like TikTok and YouTube. The FTC is seeking remedies that could include forcing Meta to divest Instagram and WhatsApp. The trial's outcome could set important precedents for antitrust laws in the tech industry.
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