Meta’s landmark antitrust trial is finally underway, and the stakes are huge. The federal government says Mark Zuckerberg bought out the competition—Instagram for $1 billion, WhatsApp for $21 billion—just to keep them out. Now-infamous “It’s better to buy than compete” emails could prove crucial.
The FTC’s case might force Meta to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp, raising questions about Silicon Valley’s “build or buy” mantra. Meanwhile, Zuck has allegedly lobbied President Trump for help defending his empire. So, is it the end of Big Tech, or is it just another high-profile court case that ends in a settlement? We’ll see.
