Meta to Face U.S. Government in Historic Antitrust Trial on April 13, 2025
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On Monday, April 13, 2025, Meta will face the United States federal government in a historic antitrust trial. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) accuses Meta of illegally stifling competition by acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp. This trial aims to determine whether these acquisitions have hindered competition in the social media market. The technical details and real impacts of these acquisitions will be at the center of the debates.