Meta Defeats FTC’s Antitrust Case Alleging Social-Media Monopoly

The ruling denies the agency’s attempt to force the Facebook parent to unwind its Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions.
Fast Company

Social media is dead. Meta has admitted as much. What now?

Back in March, Facebook introduced a new feature that wasn’t exactly new. The Friends tab—described by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg as “a throwback to OG Facebook”—is a way for the app’s users to see only ...

Judge rejects FTC case, says Meta doesn’t hold social media monopoly

A federal judge rules the FTC failed to prove Meta monopolized social media through its purchases of Instagram and WhatsApp.
Engadget

Media Matters is suing the FTC to block investigation into X advertiser boycott

Media Matters for America has sued the US Federal Trade Commission, claiming that the agency is unfairly targeting it in retaliation for past criticisms of the social media platform X in violation of ...
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FTC issues warning about task scams on social media that promise quick money

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued an alert about task scams that start on social media, offering quick money for completing tasks like product boosting online. These scams usually begin ...