FTC vs Meta: Antitrust trial begins. Mark Zuckerberg and other key witnesses to testify

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, began a courtroom battle with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday (April 14). The antitrust trial, which could potentially lead to the breakup of Mark Zuckerberg’s tech empire, marks the most significant legal challenge Meta has faced in its 20-year history.

Opening arguments begin – Day 1