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Meta Faces Landmark Antitrust Trial Over Instagram and WhatsApp Acquisitions

Mark Zuckerberg testifies as FTC seeks to prove Meta maintained an illegal monopoly, potentially forcing the divestiture of its key platforms.

Meta peut-il perdre Instagram et WhatsApp ? Le procès qui inquiète Zuckerberg.
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Sous l’impulsion d’un combat de longue date mené par l‘autorité américaine de la concurrence, Meta pourrait perdre ses deux joyaux à l’issue d’un procès XXL débutant ce lundi 14 avril à Washington (Etats-Unis).
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Overview

  • The trial, which began on April 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C., centers on the FTC's claims that Meta acquired Instagram and WhatsApp to stifle competition.
  • Mark Zuckerberg was the first to testify, defending Meta's acquisitions as transformative investments that benefited consumers.
  • The FTC argues that Meta maintained a monopoly in the personal social networking market for over a decade, while Meta contends it faces competition from platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
  • Key evidence includes internal emails from Zuckerberg suggesting the acquisitions were aimed at neutralizing competitive threats.
  • If the FTC prevails, Meta may be forced to divest Instagram and WhatsApp, a move that could significantly reshape the company's structure and influence in the tech industry.