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Zuckerberg Defends Facebook Amid Antitrust Trial Revelations

4/24/2025

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Mark Zuckerberg testified in the U.S. antitrust trial, discussing Facebook's evolution and its impact on social media.
He noted a transition from personal interactions to content consumption on Facebook and Instagram.
Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom alleged Zuckerberg restricted Instagram's growth to safeguard Facebook's dominance.
The F.T.C. contends Meta's acquisitions hindered competition, yet demonstrating consumer harm is difficult since the platforms are free.

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Mark Zuckerberg testified in the U.S. antitrust trial, discussing Facebook's evolution and its impact on social media.
He noted a transition from personal interactions to content consumption on Facebook and Instagram.
Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom alleged Zuckerberg restricted Instagram's growth to safeguard Facebook's dominance.
The F.T.C. contends Meta's acquisitions hindered competition, yet demonstrating consumer harm is difficult since the platforms are free.