This to me is the only compelling argument and I personally hope the government makes this successfully. Trying to look at IG/WhatsApp acquisitions is dumb imho.
But FB has consistently introduced open APIs and features, let them gain traction, then shut them down and replicated the most popular features.
I have been burned multiple times. Most recently new restrictions on Messaging.
If FB was mandated to restore some APIs possible make new ones for interoperability (while keeping the privacy changes over the years) that would be super super valuable to help other companies make value without trying some fruitless and probably not sound breakup.
But FB has consistently introduced open APIs and features, let them gain traction, then shut them down and replicated the most popular features.
I have been burned multiple times. Most recently new restrictions on Messaging.
If FB was mandated to restore some APIs possible make new ones for interoperability (while keeping the privacy changes over the years) that would be super super valuable to help other companies make value without trying some fruitless and probably not sound breakup.