At monopoly trial, Zuckerberg redefined social media as texting with friends
Briefly

The Meta monopoly trial highlights the shift in user behavior on social media, particularly on Facebook, where connecting with friends and family is reportedly declining. Mark Zuckerberg testified that sharing among friends on Facebook has decreased, contradicting the FTC's stance that Meta dominates the market for social networks meant for personal connections. Instead, he suggests that platforms like TikTok and YouTube, which do not focus on friend interactions, should not be considered competitors. This change could signal a significant transformation in how users interact on social media.
Meta has seen a decline in users sharing content with friends, indicating a shift from its original focus on connecting friends and family.
Zuckerberg acknowledged that the number of new friends people add on Facebook has been decreasing, though specifics on the decline were not provided.
Read at Ars Technica
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