FTC Appeals Meta Antitrust Ruling After Court Victory

FTC Appeals Meta Antitrust Ruling After Court Victory

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has appealed a court ruling that favored Meta in an antitrust case regarding its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The FTC argues that Meta has maintained a monopoly through anticompetitive practices, while a judge ruled that the agency failed to prove violations of antitrust law. This ongoing legal battle highlights the scrutiny of Meta's market practices.