Meta wins antitrust case, keeps WhatsApp and Instagram

Meta has won a significant antitrust case, with a judge ruling the company does not hold a monopoly in social networking and will not be forced to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp. The decision by U.S. District Judge James Boasberg follows a trial that concluded in May. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) argued Meta maintained a monopoly through acquisitions, but the court found the agency did not prove current monopoly power. This ruling provides a major victory for Meta against a challenge that threatened its core business. The tech industry has faced increasing regulatory scrutiny in recent years.