Will Meta be forced to give up Instagram and WhatsApp?

Will Meta be forced to give up Instagram and WhatsApp?

Meta is on trial in a historic antitrust case that could force it to divest Instagram and WhatsApp. The US Federal Trade Commission alleges these acquisitions crushed competition and cemented Meta’s dominance in social media. With CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifying and billions in revenue at stake, this case could redefine how Big Tech operates in the US and beyond

A photograph taken during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 19, 2025, shows the logo of Meta, the US company that owns and operates Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp. File Photo/AFP