The BBC reports that Meta is facing a landmark antitrust case that could force Mark Zuckerberg to sell Instagram ... a move that would shake the foundation of Big Tech. The FTC and multiple states argue that Meta’s acquisition of Instagram was not just aggressive expansion, but a calculated, monopolistic strategy to eliminate competition and dominate the social media landscape. If the courts side with the regulators, it would mark the biggest tech breakup since the government split up AT&T and it would gut Meta’s control over user data, ad targeting, and cultural influence.
This isn't just a legal battle ... it's a reckoning. Instagram is Meta’s golden goose, the platform that keeps the brand relevant with younger generations and fuels its ad revenue engine. Stripping Meta of Instagram would cripple its power structure and signal the start of a broader crackdown on Silicon Valley's unchecked dominance. In a time where governments are finally challenging Big Tech’s overreach, this case could set a precedent that reshapes how tech giants operate or even survive.
He hired individuals who are like him to handle public relations. Dumb. Self-flattery. No strategy. Any communication without clarity backfires. The question was "how" and the answer should be direct not some vague, long-winded explanations. Empty words. Communicating air.
ℹ️ While Kenyan network operator Safaricom now states that two of its undersea cables have experienced outages, the root cause of the current internet disruption remains unexplained at the present time.
⚠️ Confirmed: Live network data show a major disruption to internet connectivity in #Kenya; the incident comes amidst a deadly crackdown by police on #RejectFinanceBill2024 protesters a day after authorities claimed there would be no internet shutdown 📉
Pleased to announce that this year’s Nairobi @twifintech will be at @mawimbiseafood. First phase of 100 tickets sold out. Next 100 drop tomorrow and sponsors announced. Smaller event this year but better. We took all your feedback from last events to design something special.
One person is sitting on the chair, crossing legs and doing nothing, the other person is busy building a website for her clients so she can pay rent as usual.
As @HumanistsM we continue fighting against witchcraft based violence. On Oct. 30 we donated assorted items at Mai Mbambande elderly home in Lilongwe as one way of helping our elders live a fulfilled life, free from witchcraft accusations. We believe in humanity. @khochimatiro
Found myself in very good company on @africatechfest’s list of 100 Most Influential Africa Leaders in Technology and Telecoms.
Happy to share a page with @TechProd_Arch, @OdunEweniyi, @oviosu and even more delighted to be able to call them friends.