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Zuckerberg Faces Tough Questions in Meta's Antitrust Trial

4/15/2025

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Zuckerberg's Antitrust Trial

Mark Zuckerberg faced intense questioning in a landmark antitrust trial in Washington, D.C., as the FTC challenges Meta's controversial acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. This trial, emblematic of growing concerns over Big Tech's power, could compel Meta to sell these platforms, threatening a major blow to its revenue, especially from Instagram, which accounts for half of its ad earnings.

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Ferguson Upholds Antitrust

The FTC's antitrust case against Meta, spearheaded by Chair Ferguson, is navigating turbulent waters amid political pressures. Ferguson, a Trump appointee, remains steadfast in upholding the law despite looming presidential influence. The FTC's history of returning funds to fraud victims and enforcing consumer protection laws underscores its vital role in safeguarding fair competition.

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Zuckerberg's Antitrust Trial

Mark Zuckerberg faced intense questioning in a landmark antitrust trial in Washington, D.C., as the FTC challenges Meta's controversial acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. This trial, emblematic of growing concerns over Big Tech's power, could compel Meta to sell these platforms, threatening a major blow to its revenue, especially from Instagram, which accounts for half of its ad earnings.

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