FTC Revives Antitrust Challenge Against Meta Over Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions
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FTC Revives Antitrust Challenge Against Meta Over Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions
- •The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is pushing to revive its antitrust case against Meta Platforms.
- •FTC accuses Meta of illegally strengthening market power through the acquisitions of Instagram (2012) and WhatsApp (2014).
- •FTC spokesperson Joe Simonson stated the agency's position remains unchanged despite a federal court dismissing the case last year.
- •The lawsuit is part of a broader regulatory push against Big Tech, arguing Meta held monopoly power and harmed consumers.
- •Meta welcomed the previous ruling by U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, which stated FTC failed to prove Meta's monopoly power.
Why It Matters: FTC is reviving its antitrust case against Meta, alleging illegal market power through Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions.
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