The FTC wants Facebook and Instagram to break up
Relationship status: it’s complicated. The U.S. government, along with 48 states and districts, sued Facebook today, alleging the social media giant bought or killed off its competition, resulting in an illegal monopoly. Now the Federal Trade Commission is demanding the company sells Instagram and WhatsApp. On today’s show: “Marketplace Tech” host Molly Wood explains what that means for Facebook and other tech giants. Plus, millions of Americans are on the brink of eviction and a look at varying COVID-19 cancellation policies.
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