As a Laravel developer, I'm intrigued by the tech giant Meta's antitrust defense strategy. In a bold move, they're arguing that Instagram and WhatsApp might actually be just as successful, or even more so, under their ownership. For five weeks, the Federal Trade Commission painted a picture of a world where these apps thrived independently, but Meta countered that their integration has been a winning formula. Personally, I think it's fascinating to consider how acquisition can impact innovation - do the benefits of scale outweigh the potential stifling of creativity? What do you think - can apps like Instagram and WhatsApp reach their full potential under the umbrella of a larger company like Meta? #MetaAntitrust #TechMergers #InnovationVsAcquisitions