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Does Meta Have a Social Media Monopoly?

2025/4/17
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The episode begins with the news of Mark Zuckerberg's testimony in a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against Meta, which is accused of being a monopoly after acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp. The case could force Meta to divest these companies. The trial highlights a broader trend of antitrust lawsuits against large tech companies.
  • FTC lawsuit against Meta for alleged monopolistic practices
  • Acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp are central to the case
  • Potential for Meta to divest Instagram and WhatsApp
  • Broader trend of antitrust lawsuits against large tech companies

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Mark Zuckerberg is in court defending Meta against a Federal Trade Commission case that alleges the company wields an illegal monopoly) in social media. It's a trial that could force the tech giant to potentially break itself up by selling Instagram and WhatsApp. WSJ’s Dana Mattioli) explains how Zuckerberg’s efforts to get close to President Donald Trump) hasn’t kept the company safe, while Jan Wolfe) is in D.C. court watching the play-by-play). Jessica Mendoza) hosts.

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