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Meta Faces Historic Antitrust Trial Over Instagram, WhatsApp

4/15/2025

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Meta Platforms Inc. is on the brink of a historic antitrust trial as the Federal Trade Commission challenges its monopoly over Instagram and WhatsApp. CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed he contemplated spinning off Instagram back in 2018. The outcome could lead to a major shakeup, potentially forcing Meta to part ways with these popular platforms, reshaping its future.

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Meta Platforms Inc. is on the brink of a historic antitrust trial as the Federal Trade Commission challenges its monopoly over Instagram and WhatsApp. CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed he contemplated spinning off Instagram back in 2018. The outcome could lead to a major shakeup, potentially forcing Meta to part ways with these popular platforms, reshaping its future.