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    Home » Meta Faces Trial Over Instagram and WhatsApp Acquisitions in Antitrust Case

    Meta Faces Trial Over Instagram and WhatsApp Acquisitions in Antitrust Case

    Aditya LenkaBy Aditya LenkaNovember 14, 2024 Policy and Law No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Meta Faces US Trial Over FTC’s Antitrust Claims

    Meta faces trial in the US over a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit aimed at breaking up the social media giant. The FTC argues that Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were part of a strategy to stifle competition. A Washington judge denied Meta’s attempt to dismiss most of the case, pushing forward one of several significant antitrust cases against major tech firms.

    Judge Upholds Key FTC Claims Against Meta

    US District Judge James Boasberg allowed the FTC’s main claim to proceed, asserting that Meta, previously Facebook, illegally maintained its monopoly by acquiring potential rivals rather than competing with them in the mobile market. Meta’s purchases of Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014 are central to the FTC’s argument, with claims that these acquisitions aimed to eliminate competitive threats in the growing social media sector. Boasberg, however, dismissed a separate claim that Meta restricted third-party developers’ platform access if they did not agree to avoid competing with Meta’s core services.

    Meta and FTC’s Response to the Trial Decision

    Meta spokespersons expressed confidence that the trial would reveal how acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp has benefited consumers and competition. Meanwhile, FTC spokesperson Douglas Farrar described the case as a “bipartisan effort” initiated during the Trump administration and refined under Biden to reduce Meta’s monopoly power and foster a competitive social media landscape. Judge Boasberg ruled that Meta could not argue that the WhatsApp acquisition boosted competition with companies like Apple and Google, limiting Meta’s defence options in court.

    A detailed order from Boasberg is expected soon, following redactions for sensitive commercial details.

    Big Tech Faces Increased Antitrust Pressure

    This FTC lawsuit is one of five major cases targeting Big Tech monopolies, with the US Department of Justice and FTC actively pursuing similar claims against Amazon, Apple, and Google. Google, for example, recently faced a separate ruling stating it unlawfully limited competition in online search. No trial date has been set yet for Meta’s case, as the tech industry awaits further developments in this sweeping wave of regulatory scrutiny.

    with inputs from Reuters

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      Aditya Lenka

      A multi-faceted professional with a diverse range of skills and experiences. He currently works as a Producer, Digital Marketer, and Journalist for several well-known media outlets, namely StratNewsGlobal, BharatShakti, and Interstellar. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Aditya has covered a wide range of topics and events across India, bringing a unique perspective to his work.When he's not busy producing content, Aditya enjoys exploring new places and cuisines, having traveled extensively throughout India. He's also an avid writer and poet, often penning his thoughts and musings in his free time. And when he wants to unwind and relax, Aditya spends time with his two loyal companions, Zorro and Pablo, his beloved dogs.Aditya's dynamic personality and varied interests make him a unique individual, always eager to learn and experience new things.

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    Aditya Lenka

      A multi-faceted professional with a diverse range of skills and experiences. He currently works as a Producer, Digital Marketer, and Journalist for several well-known media outlets, namely StratNewsGlobal, BharatShakti, and Interstellar. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Aditya has covered a wide range of topics and events across India, bringing a unique perspective to his work.When he's not busy producing content, Aditya enjoys exploring new places and cuisines, having traveled extensively throughout India. He's also an avid writer and poet, often penning his thoughts and musings in his free time. And when he wants to unwind and relax, Aditya spends time with his two loyal companions, Zorro and Pablo, his beloved dogs.Aditya's dynamic personality and varied interests make him a unique individual, always eager to learn and experience new things.

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