Meta Faces Mounting Pressure from Regulators and Strategic Shifts

Meta Platforms finds itself navigating increasingly turbulent waters as regulatory challenges intensify on both sides of the Atlantic. Despite robust revenue performance, the technology giant confronts a convergence of threats that could undermine its recent successes. Simultaneously, a potential strategic pivot in its AI hardware approach raises questions about the resilience of its core business model.

Recent developments highlight Meta’s growing regulatory vulnerabilities. In Italy, the Competition Authority (AGCM) has initiated proceedings against the company, alleging abuse of market dominance. The core allegation centers on Meta systematically excluding competing AI services from its WhatsApp ecosystem. Specifically, changes to terms of service reportedly prevent external providers whose “primary functionality” relies on artificial Read more...