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The FTC is suing Facebook to unwind its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp

The Vergecast

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Exploring Facebook's Competitive Practices and Government Intervention

This chapter examines the FTC's legal challenges against Facebook's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, focusing on internal concerns about competition and API management. It also considers potential government interventions like breaking up the company or enforcing interoperability to enhance market competition.

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