Facebook No Longer About Friends, Says Zuckerberg—Meta Faces Breakup Threat"
Goodbye to the Old Facebook: Zuckerberg Admits Shift as FTC Lawsuit Threatens to Dismantle Meta
May 7, 2025 — In a striking admission that signals the end of an era, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged that Facebook is no longer primarily a platform for connecting friends and family. Once the hallmark of digital social interaction, Facebook has shifted focus toward entertainment, algorithm-driven content, and commercial engagement.
Zuckerberg’s comments come at a critical moment, as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) escalates legal action that could result in the breakup of Meta, the tech giant that also owns Instagram and WhatsApp. The lawsuit, centered on antitrust concerns and alleged monopolistic practices, argues that Meta has suppressed competition and exploited user data at the expense of public interest.
“This is no longer the Facebook we created to bring people closer together,” Zuckerberg admitted during a recent tech forum. “We’ve evolved—but maybe not in the way people expected.”
The FTC’s case could force Meta to divest key platforms or undergo major structural changes. Experts say the lawsuit represents one of the most aggressive antitrust actions against a tech company in decades.
Critics argue that Meta's pivot away from personal connections has contributed to misinformation, mental health issues, and declining user trust. The FTC’s move is being hailed by advocates as a necessary check on corporate power in the digital age.
As the case unfolds, the future of Meta—and the digital lives of billions—hangs in the balance.
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