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Zuckerberg Considered “Spinning Instagram Out” Over Antitrust Worries

Last updated: April 16, 2025 11:45 am
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In an email revealed during an antitrust trial, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg discussed the possibility of separating Instagram from its parent company due to concerns about potential legal action. Zuckerberg expressed the idea of “spinning Instagram out” as a way to achieve important goals amidst the growth of big-tech companies. He acknowledged the possibility of being forced to spin out Instagram and WhatsApp in the future and mentioned that historically, companies often perform better after being split up.

During the trial, Zuckerberg testified for over seven hours over two days, facing questions about the acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp by Meta. Attorney Daniel Matheson, representing the Federal Trade Commission in the antitrust case, highlighted Zuckerberg’s past references to Instagram as a “rapidly growing, threatening network” and his strategy of neutralizing competitors by acquiring them. However, Zuckerberg emphasized that the acquisition of Instagram was driven by a desire to enhance the product and improve the user experience.

The trial, which could potentially lead to Meta being required to divest Instagram and WhatsApp, is a significant test of the FTC’s ability to challenge major tech companies. The lawsuit, filed against Meta (formerly Facebook) in 2020, alleges that the acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were intended to eliminate competition and establish a monopoly in the social media market.

Facebook’s acquisition of Instagram in 2012 marked a shift in the company’s strategy, as it kept Instagram running as a separate app rather than integrating it fully. The subsequent acquisition of WhatsApp further expanded Facebook’s presence in the mobile market and helped attract younger users as new competitors like Snapchat and TikTok emerged.

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The trial focuses on Meta’s competitive market, with the FTC excluding certain platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Apple’s messaging service from being considered direct rivals to Instagram and WhatsApp. US District Judge James Boasberg is overseeing the case, which is proceeding to trial after Meta’s request for a summary judgment was denied.

Overall, the trial raises important questions about competition in the tech industry and the potential impact of mega-mergers on market dynamics. The outcome of the case could have significant implications for the future regulation of Big Tech companies.

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