FTC Trials Heat Up as Meta Faces Antitrust Scrutiny

April 16, 2025, 9:22 am

As high‑stakes settlement talks collapse, the FTC antitrust trial against Meta has officially commenced. Multiple reports detail unfiltered courtroom testimony from Meta’s leadership, with scrutiny centered on past acquisition strategies and competitive practices. The trial is sparking intense industry debate and may redefine regulatory oversight for major tech companies, as fresh perspectives on Meta’s internal decision‑making emerge during the proceedings.

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Towards the end of Mark Zuckerbergâs testimony in a Washington, DC courthouse, a smile flashed across his face. Metaâs lead attorney, Mark Hansen, had asked the CEO if he was âhappyâ about paying $19 billion for WhatsApp in 2014. Zuckerberg flashed a grin, took a brief pause,...

appleinsider.com / Big tech upset at Meta's poorly executed court document redactions

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bloomberg.com/technology / Sandberg Challenged Over Meta Business Moves During FTC Trial - Bloomberg.com

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wired.com / Will Meta Really Have to Sell Instagram and WhatsApp?

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reuters.com/business / Meta trial: 5 key moments from Zuckerberg's testimony - Reuters

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bloomberg.com/technology / Meta Saw TikTok as ‘Highly Urgent’ Threat, Zuckerberg Says at Antitrust Trial - Bloomberg.com

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winbuzzer.com / FTC Antitrust Trial Against Meta Begins After High-Stakes Settlement Talks Collapse

Mark Zuckerberg's attempt to resolve Meta's FTC antitrust fight has fallen short, with offers deemed "delusional," pushing the dispute over past acquisitions into court. The post FTC Antitrust Trial Against Meta Begins After High-Stakes Settlement Talks Collapse appeared first on WinBuzzer.

bloomberg.com/technology / Zuckerberg’s Unrelenting Paranoia Emerges in FTC Trial - Bloomberg.com

Zuckerberg’s Unrelenting Paranoia Emerges in FTC Trial Bloomberg.com

androidheadlines.com / Here are some of the wild ideas Mark Zuckerberg had for Meta during his testimony

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