Judge rules Meta doesn't have monopoly after Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions

Judge rules Meta does not have a monopoly after Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions, defeating the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust case. Judge Boasberg's decision clears Meta of violating antitrust laws, emphasizing shifting social media dynamics with new platforms like TikTok and YouTube. The ruling exempts Meta from potential break-up, highlighting the complex legal landscape around tech giants like Meta amidst ongoing scrutiny over antitrust practices in the digital sphere.