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OpinionRegulatory·March 19, 2026

The Verge: Lina Khan Was Right — Meta's VR Strategy Validates FTC's Antitrust Approach

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The Verge argues that Meta's abandonment of VR gaming studios and shutdown of Supernatural vindicate former FTC Chair Lina Khan's attempt to block the Within acquisition, demonstrating why expanded antitrust enforcement matters.

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40%Reported
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March 19, 2026

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March 19, 2026

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