A federal judge ruled that Meta must face the FTC’s antitrust lawsuit, which accuses the company of stifling competition by acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp. While some claims were dismissed, the core case will proceed. Meta argues its acquisitions benefit consumers and points to competition from platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
The lawsuit, originally filed in 2020, has faced multiple legal challenges but remains a significant test of antitrust enforcement in Big Tech.
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