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Zuckerberg Defends Instagram, WhatsApp in Landmark Antitrust Trial
4/15/2025
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- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended the acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp in a pivotal antitrust trial.
- The FTC claims these purchases stifle competition, aiming to compel Meta to divest.
- This trial, initiated on April 14, 2025, could reshape U.S. digital monopoly regulations.
- Meta cites strong competition from TikTok and YouTube as a key argument.
- Resolution may take years, with anticipated appeals from both parties.
