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The Meta Trial Shows the Dangers of Selling Out

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Mark Zuckerberg faced pressure to sell his two-year-old social network in 2006 .

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Mark Zuckerberg bought Instagram and WhatsApp , which he later sold to Facebook for $19 billion .

The FTC trial seems to hinge on how the judge defines Meta ’s market.

Mark Zuckerberg's trial is revealing a narrative beyond the FTC 's legal argument about anticompetitive acquisition.

Mark Zuckerberg said he often advises young founders not to give in to pressure during the 2006 crisis.

Kevin Systrom’s testimony said Zuckerberg denied resources to Instagram in part out of jealousy.

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