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Meta argues enshittification isn’t real in bid to toss FTC monopoly trial


How many ads is too many? Meta denies ad load harms users in bid to end trial early.

The FTC has not yet commented on the motion, but the agency was determined to go through with the trial, rejecting a reportedly$1 billion settlement offer from Meta. Holding out for $30 billion, the FTC appeared confident in presenting its case, arguing that TikTok—which attracts users broadcasting to strangers—is not a substitute for Meta's apps, which are designed to connect friends and family. The FTC likely expects to see the trial through to the end, when the agency, in a win, will likely try to force Meta to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp.

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