Cristiano Lima-Strong, associate editor at Tech Policy Press, discusses the FTC's groundbreaking antitrust case against Meta, exploring accusations of monopolistic practices tied to Instagram and WhatsApp. He delves into the origins of the legal battle, driven by bipartisan concerns over tech giants. The conversation highlights Meta's complex relationship with politics, the implications of free services like WhatsApp, and how this trial could reshape the competitive landscape in social media. Lima-Strong provides a critical analysis of the evolving dynamics between tech, law, and society.
