Why the FTC’s Case Against Meta Misses the Mark

Why the FTC’s Case Against Meta Misses the Mark

Why the FTC’s Case Against Meta Ignores Its True Power If you’ve been searching for answers about the FTC’s antitrust lawsuit against Meta, you’re not alone. Many people are curious about whether the government can rein in Meta’s dominance or if the case is missing the bigger picture. The Federal Trade Commission argues that Meta holds a monopoly in “personal social networking services,” but this narrow definition excludes key competitors like TikTok, YouTube, and iMessage. As a result, the FTC’s case seems more focused on past acquisitions—Instagram and WhatsApp—than on addressing what truly keeps Meta at the top: network effects and its ability to leverage interconnected platforms.          Image : Google For three days in a Washington, DC courtroom, Mark Zuckerberg defended his company against claims that these acquisitions were anticompetitive. While the FTC seeks to unwind them, critics argue the agency is overlooking the real sources of Meta’s power. Let’s dive deeper into what the…