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The Vergecast

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

Dec 11, 2020
Adi Robertson, a senior reporter at The Verge, Russell Brandom, the policy editor, and Casey Newton, a contributing editor and author, delve into the FTC's bold lawsuit against Facebook regarding its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. They dissect the legal implications of antitrust scrutiny and the future of competition in tech. The discussion also touches on user experiences with intertwined messaging services, the growing public dissatisfaction with Facebook, and the broader impact of regulatory actions on the tech landscape.
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