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'legal victory'

Meta wins FTC antitrust trial over Instagram and WhatsApp deals

SUMMARY

Meta Platforms Inc. won a significant legal victory when a federal judge ruled its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp do not violate U.S. antitrust laws. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg stated that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) could not demonstrate that these deals allowed Meta to monopolize the social networking market.

This ruling is a notable development in ongoing debates about competition in the tech industry and reinforces Meta's position after facing multiple legal challenges regarding its business practices.


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