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Inside the Meta monopoly trial

The Vergecast

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Navigating the Meta Trial Landscape

This chapter explores the complexities surrounding the Meta trial, focusing on the FTC's challenges in defining the market and proving Meta's dominance. It discusses the competitive dynamics among Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, highlighting the tension between user experience and legal arguments presented in court. The chapter also delves into WhatsApp's acquisition by Meta, examining the founders' perspectives on user-centric ideals versus the business ambitions of the parent company.

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