Two of the most consequential antitrust lawsuits in recent history, FTC v. Meta and US v. Google, are currently unfolding in U.S. federal courts, targeting the business practices of the world’s biggest tech giants.
These cases address critical questions about competition, market power, and consumer choice in the digital age. For users, regulators, and industry observers, the outcomes could reshape the landscape of social media, online advertising, and search for years to come.
Key Takeaways
FTC v. Meta centers on allegations that Meta (formerly Facebook) illegally maintained a social networking monopoly by acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp.
US v. Google accuses Google of monopolizing both the search engine and digital advertising markets through exclusionary contracts and technical integrations.
Both cases could result in the tech companies being forced to sell off some of their products and services, fundamentally altering how they operate and compete.
Sidenote: The US Government would never bring these cases to trial if they thought for one minute they could win. The US hasn't won an anti-trust lawsuit, on behalf of the people, in forty years. 🤫
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