Facebook Told to Sell Giphy by UK Competition Watchdog

Facebook Told to Sell Giphy by UK Competition Watchdog
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Facebook’s parent company Meta has been directed to sell GIF-sharing platform Giphy by a UK watchdog over competition fears.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the decision was “protecting millions of social media users and promoting competition and innovation in digital advertising.”