Marketplace All-in-One Bytes: Week in Review — Meta wins antitrust case
Nov 21, 2025
Paresh Dave, a senior writer at Wired, dives into the implications of a judge's ruling declaring Meta not a monopoly, reshaping future tech acquisitions. He discusses the rise of AI shopping tools and their struggle to deliver on promises of ease. The nostalgic return of Vine is also explored, alongside new app Divvine, which aims for an AI-free experience. Additionally, Dave highlights tensions between consumer privacy and retailer data demands, raising questions about the future of AI in creative spaces.
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Ruling Weakens Big Tech Antitrust Threat
- A federal judge ruled Meta is not a monopoly, weakening a major antitrust claim against big tech.
- The decision may embolden dominant AI platforms to pursue acquisitions without fearing antitrust blocks.
Meta Precedent Could Influence AI Mergers
- Paresh Dave says the Meta ruling signals to other dominant platforms they may freely acquire rivals.
- He highlights OpenAI as an example that could point to the decision to justify further acquisitions.
Courts Favor Narrow Remedies Over Breakups
- Recent antitrust outcomes have tended to favor big tech with modest remedies even when violations are found.
- This pattern suggests courts may avoid drastic structural fixes like major divestitures.