Meta Disputes FTC Claims That Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions Harmed Consumers

Meta Platforms asked a judge Friday (April 5) to throw out an antitrust lawsuit filed against it by the Federal Trade Commission .Meta said the two platforms have become as successful as they are because it supported their development with billions of dollars, according to the report.In a court filing, the tech company disputed the FTC’s claims that its purchases of Instagram and WhatsApp reduced competition and harmed consumers, Bloomberg reported Friday.Free? Of course. You've uncovered one of our premium ...