Meta goes on trial as Silicon Valley faces a growing backlash
Meta's antitrust trial has begun, placing the company at the center of a broader reckoning over Big Tech's market power. The case is one of several signals that regulatory and public pressure on Silicon Valley is intensifying.
Why this matters: When a company the size of Meta goes to trial, the outcome shapes what competition in social media and digital advertising looks like for everyone. This is not abstract. It affects which apps survive, who controls your attention, and whether acquisitions like Instagram and WhatsApp were bets on growth or moves to eliminate rivals. The trial puts real evidence on the record. That matters more than any press statement Meta has ever issued about competition.
Who should care: General readers · AI governance · Policy
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