Is it possible for Meta to monopolize a slice of its vast empire that’s hardly larger than a slice of cheese? In a recent courtroom drama, the judge pondered a rather juicy question: if only 10% of users’ time on Meta’s apps goes into sharing with friends and family (the juicy stuff!), is that still enough to warrant antitrust attention?
And let’s be honest: should the definition of ‘monopolization’ care whether it’s a major or minor part of Meta’s biz?
Even our fancy legal expert, Hemphill, argued that even a mere 10% of user engagement—and by engagement, I mean scrolling through vacation photos and cat memes—still packs a punch. It’s significant! In the grand scheme of ‘it impacts us all,’ the answer is a resounding yes.
So, does size really matter when it comes to monopolies? Or is it time we started looking at the implications of any amount of power on the digital playground?
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