What smart people are saying about Meta's argument that it's not a social media monopoly

"The judge in the case has built a steep hill for the FTC to climb if it wants to win, considering skepticism around defining the market."

"The trial decision would come down to the evidence from Meta's internal records, which will weigh heavily on the FTC's arguments."

"The case is basically a toss-up, reflecting how tightly contested and uncertain the outcomes may be as arguments unfold."

"Zuckerberg contends Meta's market is larger and competitive, emphasizing the evolution of their apps and their free services."

The Federal Trade Commission's major antitrust trial against Meta has begun, focusing on forcing the company to divest Instagram and WhatsApp. The government claims that these acquisitions create an illegal monopoly in the personal social networking services market. Meta counters that it competes aggressively with platforms like TikTok and YouTube and that its market is broader than defined by the FTC. The trial's outcome hinges on internal evidence from Meta, and various antitrust experts discuss the difficulties the FTC may encounter in making its case.

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