Marketplace Tech Bytes: Week in Review — Meta wins antitrust case
Nov 21, 2025
Paresh Dave, a Senior Writer at Wired, joins to dive into the recent ruling that Meta is not a monopoly, exploring its impact on tech acquisitions. They discuss the emerging landscape of AI shopping tools, their current limitations, and consumer interest in letting AI handle purchases. Paresh also shares insights on the anticipated return of Vine, now rebranded as 'Divine,' focusing on a platform for human-made videos free from AI influence. The conversation reveals the evolving dynamics of creators, AI content, and the quest for user privacy in retail.
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Court Ruling Eases Big Tech Acquisitions
- A federal judge ruled Meta is not a monopoly in its long antitrust case, easing acquisition fears for big tech.
- The decision signals that dominant AI firms like OpenAI may feel freer to buy rivals without immediate antitrust risk.
Milder Remedies Likely In Major Tech Cases
- The Google antitrust remedy was light, suggesting courts may avoid drastic breakups even when finding dominance.
- That pattern foreshadows milder remedies for current dominant tech firms despite competition concerns.
Agentic Shopping Still Needs Human Confirmations
- Agentic shopping tools can't yet fully autonomously buy and ship gifts for you because systems prompt for confirmations.
- Disagreements over data sharing and transaction flows between AI and retailers slow truly hands-off shopping experiences.