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A federal judge rules Meta isn't a monopoly, keeping its social media empire intact

A federal judge ruled Meta did not form a monopoly through its Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions.
The ruling means Meta will not be forced to divest Instagram and WhatsApp.
Judge James Boasberg emphasized competition from rivals like TikTok and YouTube.
The FTC argued Meta’s acquisitions were part of a ‘buy or bury’ strategy to dominate the market.
The court noted the market definition was contested and that the industry is evolving.
FTC originally filed the case at the end of the Trump administration and continued under Biden.
Meta officials said the decision shows fierce competition and American innovation.
The ruling does not address all possible antitrust concerns but focuses on the monopoly claim.
The decision avoids forced divestitures of Instagram or WhatsApp.
The case began in 2020 and centered on Meta's acquisitions since 2012 and 2014.

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