### Introduction to Current Social Media Topics In this solo episode of "Haken dran," the host reports on three current topics from the world of social media. The central focus is on the trial between Meta and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which began on April 14. The FTC is attempting to clarify whether the purchases of Instagram and WhatsApp in 2012 and 2014 were lawful and may demand a breakup of the company. Mark Zuckerberg has testified and argued that Meta does not have a monopolistic position. He cited, for example, that during a TikTok outage in January, other platforms like Snapchat and YouTube also recorded user growth, not just Meta services. Furthermore, it is reported that 4chan may have fallen victim to a hacker attack. The imageboard, known for its radical and sometimes illegal content, apparently runs on a version of FreeBSD that has not been updated since 2016, which may have enabled the hack. The moderator comments, "At 4chan, to put it mildly, it doesn't just affect the wrong people." As a third topic, Elon Musk's sinking popularity in the USA is addressed. According to a survey compiled by Nate Silver, 53.5% of Americans now have a negative opinion of Musk, while only 39.6% view him positively – a significant reversal of previous values. ## Analysis The podcast offers an informative, albeit one-sided, perspective on current social media developments. In reporting on the Meta trial, arguments from both sides are presented, but the host clearly sympathizes with Meta's position and questions the quality of the FTC's preparation. Regarding 4chan and Musk, he clearly expresses his subjective attitude. The explanation of complex relationships, such as the FTC's independence and its decimation under Trump, remains superficial and politically colored. Overall, the podcast provides an accessible introduction to current tech controversies, which critical listeners should use as a starting point for their own research, not as a complete analysis.