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The government doesn't understand Meta

The FTC's antitrust case against Meta neglects the core factors contributing to its market dominance.

fromBenzinga

Meta Used 'Buy Or Bury' Strategy To Monopolize Social Media, FTC Says - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

The FTC is pushing to break up Meta by seeking divestment of Instagram and WhatsApp, alleging anti-competitive practices.

fromQuartz

What Meta stands to lose if the FTC wins

The FTC's case against Meta concerns alleged monopolistic practices to undermine competition in social media.

fromNewsmax

Meta Chief Zuckerberg Testifies at Landmark US Antitrust Trial

Meta faces allegations of antitrust violations regarding its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, with potential implications for its business structure.

fromLos Angeles Times

Behind the landmark trial that could reshape Meta's future with Instagram

Meta faces a critical trial that could force divestitures of its acquisitions like Instagram and WhatsApp, impacting its market dominance.

The Trial Mark Zuckerberg Couldn't Prevent

The government is pursuing a breakup of Meta in a major antitrust case.

The government doesn't understand Meta

The FTC's antitrust case against Meta neglects the core factors contributing to its market dominance.

fromBenzinga

Meta Used 'Buy Or Bury' Strategy To Monopolize Social Media, FTC Says - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

The FTC is pushing to break up Meta by seeking divestment of Instagram and WhatsApp, alleging anti-competitive practices.

fromQuartz

What Meta stands to lose if the FTC wins

The FTC's case against Meta concerns alleged monopolistic practices to undermine competition in social media.

fromNewsmax

Meta Chief Zuckerberg Testifies at Landmark US Antitrust Trial

Meta faces allegations of antitrust violations regarding its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, with potential implications for its business structure.

fromLos Angeles Times

Behind the landmark trial that could reshape Meta's future with Instagram

Meta faces a critical trial that could force divestitures of its acquisitions like Instagram and WhatsApp, impacting its market dominance.

The Trial Mark Zuckerberg Couldn't Prevent

The government is pursuing a breakup of Meta in a major antitrust case.

more#antitrust

#meta

Artificial intelligence

Meta on Trial + Is A.I. a Normal' Technology? + HatGPT

Meta faces a landmark trial over competition concerns from Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions.

Expert predicts A.I. transformation will take decades, challenging industry optimism.

fromYahoo Finance

Meta to report first quarter earnings as tariff, antitrust fears loom

Meta's upcoming earnings report will shed light on the company's performance amid market headwinds concerning advertising revenue and tariff impacts.

fromEntrepreneur

FTC Meta Antitrust Trial Begins, Zuckerberg Takes Stand | Entrepreneur

The FTC is trialing Meta for allegedly creating an illegal monopoly by acquiring competitors Instagram and WhatsApp.

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg admits buying 'Instagram' because it was 'better' during grilling at landmark FTC trial

Mark Zuckerberg admitted buying Instagram was due to its superior features compared to Facebook's camera app.

Media events can impact how users feel about Meta, even if the product doesn't change.

Media events influence user sentiment about Meta, regardless of actual product quality.

Meta's chief marketing officer takes the stand.

Meta's executives are providing crucial testimonies in the FTC's investigation regarding Instagram and WhatsApp.

Artificial intelligence

Meta on Trial + Is A.I. a Normal' Technology? + HatGPT

Meta faces a landmark trial over competition concerns from Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions.

Expert predicts A.I. transformation will take decades, challenging industry optimism.

fromYahoo Finance

Meta to report first quarter earnings as tariff, antitrust fears loom

Meta's upcoming earnings report will shed light on the company's performance amid market headwinds concerning advertising revenue and tariff impacts.

fromEntrepreneur

FTC Meta Antitrust Trial Begins, Zuckerberg Takes Stand | Entrepreneur

The FTC is trialing Meta for allegedly creating an illegal monopoly by acquiring competitors Instagram and WhatsApp.

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg admits buying 'Instagram' because it was 'better' during grilling at landmark FTC trial

Mark Zuckerberg admitted buying Instagram was due to its superior features compared to Facebook's camera app.

Media events can impact how users feel about Meta, even if the product doesn't change.

Media events influence user sentiment about Meta, regardless of actual product quality.

Meta's chief marketing officer takes the stand.

Meta's executives are providing crucial testimonies in the FTC's investigation regarding Instagram and WhatsApp.

Hotels can no longer hide this one thing from travelers

FTC's new rule aims to protect travelers from hidden fees in short-term lodging and live-event ticketing.

Uber accused of signing up and charging subscription customers without consent

The FTC is suing Uber for allegedly deceiving consumers in their Uber One subscription process.

Ticketmaster says it will display fees more clearly as Biden-era 'junk fee' rule takes effect

Biden administration's ban on junk fees leads Ticketmaster to reveal full ticket prices upfront.

Uber deceiving customers about $9.99 Uber One service, making it hard to cancel: FTC lawsuit

The FTC sued Uber for allegedly signing up users for Uber One without consent and providing misleading claims about the service.

fromForbes

FTC Sues Uber Over Alleged Uber One Deceptive Practices

The FTC is suing Uber for unauthorized charges related to its subscription service Uber One.

fromFast Company

FTC sues Uber over misleading Uber One subscribers

The FTC sued Uber for deceptive practices related to Uber One subscriptions.

Hotels can no longer hide this one thing from travelers

FTC's new rule aims to protect travelers from hidden fees in short-term lodging and live-event ticketing.

Uber accused of signing up and charging subscription customers without consent

The FTC is suing Uber for allegedly deceiving consumers in their Uber One subscription process.

Ticketmaster says it will display fees more clearly as Biden-era 'junk fee' rule takes effect

Biden administration's ban on junk fees leads Ticketmaster to reveal full ticket prices upfront.

Uber deceiving customers about $9.99 Uber One service, making it hard to cancel: FTC lawsuit

The FTC sued Uber for allegedly signing up users for Uber One without consent and providing misleading claims about the service.

fromForbes

FTC Sues Uber Over Alleged Uber One Deceptive Practices

The FTC is suing Uber for unauthorized charges related to its subscription service Uber One.

fromFast Company

FTC sues Uber over misleading Uber One subscribers

The FTC sued Uber for deceptive practices related to Uber One subscriptions.

more#consumer-protection

FTC drops final challenge to Microsoft's $69B Activision Blizzard deal

The FTC is dropping the case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, marking a significant shift in regulatory stance.

Microsoft Scores Key Victory In Activision Acquisition, With FTC Appeal Denied

Microsoft's $75.4 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard is upheld by a U.S. appeals court, ending FTC's attempts to block the deal.

Video games

FTC drops case against Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal

Video games

Microsoft's Years-Long Battle To Buy Activision Blizzard Is Now Finally Over

fromGadgets 360

FTC Drops Case Over Microsoft's $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal

FTC drops case against Microsoft's Activision Blizzard purchase, citing public interest in favor of resource allocation for other probes.

fromVG247

The FTC has dropped its lawsuit against Microsoft following the Activision Blizzard acquisition, letting the tech giant loose

FTC drops its legal case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, allowing Microsoft to proceed without legal obstacles.

fromFast Company

FTC drops final challenge to Microsoft's $69B Activision Blizzard deal

The FTC is dropping the case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, marking a significant shift in regulatory stance.

Microsoft Scores Key Victory In Activision Acquisition, With FTC Appeal Denied

Microsoft's $75.4 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard is upheld by a U.S. appeals court, ending FTC's attempts to block the deal.

FTC drops case against Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal

The FTC has dismissed its complaint against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, ending a prolonged legal battle.

Microsoft's Years-Long Battle To Buy Activision Blizzard Is Now Finally Over

The FTC has dismissed its case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, marking a significant win for the tech giant.

fromGadgets 360

FTC Drops Case Over Microsoft's $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal

FTC drops case against Microsoft's Activision Blizzard purchase, citing public interest in favor of resource allocation for other probes.

fromVG247

The FTC has dropped its lawsuit against Microsoft following the Activision Blizzard acquisition, letting the tech giant loose

FTC drops its legal case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, allowing Microsoft to proceed without legal obstacles.

FTC Is Investigating Media Matters Over Elon Musk's X Boycott Claims

FTC investigates Media Matters for possible collusion with entities accused of coordinating advertiser boycotts against X.

fromwww.cnbc.com

Marketing tech

FTC probes Media Matters over Musk's X boycott claims, document shows: Reuters

Marketing tech

FTC launches probe of liberal watchdog Media Matters over Elon Musk's X boycott claims

fromDailywire

Marketing tech

Feds Probe Media Matters Over Plot To Defund Musk's X, Silence Dissenting Voices

fromHuffPost

FTC Is Investigating Media Matters Over Elon Musk's X Boycott Claims

FTC investigates Media Matters for possible collusion with entities accused of coordinating advertiser boycotts against X.

fromwww.cnbc.com

Marketing tech

FTC probes Media Matters over Musk's X boycott claims, document shows: Reuters

Marketing tech

FTC launches probe of liberal watchdog Media Matters over Elon Musk's X boycott claims

fromDailywire

Marketing tech

Feds Probe Media Matters Over Plot To Defund Musk's X, Silence Dissenting Voices

more#media-matters

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

FTC tosses PepsiCo price-fixing lawsuit, slams agency's ex-boss for 'dubious partisan stunt'

Ferguson said Thursday that the PepsiCo lawsuit was a "dubious partisan stunt" and FTC staff had more important work to do.

US politics

FTC Renews Campaign to Remove 'Junk' Inhaler and Device Patents from Orange Book Listings

The FTC's recent letter campaign could result in prolonged litigation beyond Hatch-Waxman timelines, impacting patent validity and consumer access to generics.

Intellectual property law

Media industry

fromTechdirt

We Shouldn't Have To Explain To The FTC Why Content Moderation Is So Crucial To Free Speech, But We Did

FTC Chair Ferguson's investigation into big tech censorship is seen as politically motivated and misunderstands content moderation.

The inquiry raises First Amendment concerns regarding private editorial discretion on social media platforms.

#consumer-rights

fromwww.mercurynews.com

FTC sues Uber, alleging deceptive' Uber One charges and cancellations

The FTC has sued Uber for allegedly deceptive billing practices regarding its Uber One subscription service.

fromFuturism

Check Your Credit Card Statement: Uber Is Being Accused of Something Incredibly Sleazy

Uber is accused of deceptive practices in subscription management, making cancellation difficult for users.

FTC Sues Uber Over Billing for Its Uber One Subscription Service

FTC sues Uber over deceptive billing for Uber One subscription service.

European startups

fromTheregister

It takes one click to join Uber One and 32 actions to quit

The FTC has filed a lawsuit against Uber for allegedly enrolling customers in a subscription service without consent and complicating the cancellation process.

fromTechCrunch

Feds accuse Uber of charging customers for subscriptions without consent | TechCrunch

FTC sues Uber for allegedly charging without consent, failing to provide promised savings, and complicating subscription cancellations.

Marketing tech

The FTC puts off enforcing its 'click-to-cancel' rule

fromwww.mercurynews.com

FTC sues Uber, alleging deceptive' Uber One charges and cancellations

The FTC has sued Uber for allegedly deceptive billing practices regarding its Uber One subscription service.

fromFuturism

Check Your Credit Card Statement: Uber Is Being Accused of Something Incredibly Sleazy

Uber is accused of deceptive practices in subscription management, making cancellation difficult for users.

FTC Sues Uber Over Billing for Its Uber One Subscription Service

FTC sues Uber over deceptive billing for Uber One subscription service.

European startups

fromTheregister

It takes one click to join Uber One and 32 actions to quit

The FTC has filed a lawsuit against Uber for allegedly enrolling customers in a subscription service without consent and complicating the cancellation process.

fromTechCrunch

Feds accuse Uber of charging customers for subscriptions without consent | TechCrunch

FTC sues Uber for allegedly charging without consent, failing to provide promised savings, and complicating subscription cancellations.

Marketing tech

The FTC puts off enforcing its 'click-to-cancel' rule

Ticketmaster will finally show the full price of your ticket upfront

Ticketmaster's new 'All In Prices' will display the total ticket price, including fees, before checkout.

fromTelecompetitor

Robocalls Up in March, But Scam Portion Declines: Report

The robocall problem clearly hasn't been solved, and the increase in calls in 2025 indicates continued challenges in addressing this issue.

Roam Research

US politics

The key to building Trump's new American Golden Age

Trump's victory stems from his vision for an economic Golden Age by deregulating to help the average American.

fromEngadget