Meta has prevailed over an existential challenge to its business that could have forced the tech giant to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp.
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Apple’s plan to offer AI search options on Safari a blow to Google dominance
Apple’s plans to add AI-powered search options to its Safari browser are a big blow to Google, whose lucrative advertising business relies significantly on iPhone customers using its search engine.
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Facebook owner Meta bought Instagram, WhatsApp instead of competing, FTC says at trial
Meta bought up nascent rivals Instagram and WhatsApp after its attempts to compete had failed, an attorney for the U.S. Federal Trade Commission said.
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Ex-Google exec said goal was to ‘crush’ competition, trial evidence shows
A Google executive told colleagues the goal for the company’s online advertising business in 2009 was to “crush” rival advertising networks.
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