Meta will face a trial in April over claims its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp stifled competition.

Meta faces a trial in April over the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's claims that its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were made to suppress competition and maintain a monopoly in social media. Judge James Boasberg denied Meta's request to dismiss the case, setting a precedent for tech industry antitrust enforcement. The trial could potentially unwind Meta's mergers if the FTC's case is successful.

November 25, 2024
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