Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) is an American technology conglomerate founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004. Originally launched as a college networking site, it has grown into one of the world's largest social media companies, owning Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads. The company rebranded to Meta in 2021, focusing on building the metaverse and advancing virtual reality technologies.
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Jun 5, 2025
Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) is an American technology conglomerate founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004. Originally launched as a college networking site, it has grown into one of the world's largest social media companies, owning Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads. The company rebranded to Meta in 2021, focusing on building the metaverse and advancing virtual reality technologies.
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Wikipedia, Meta official website, company announcements
Updated:
Jun 5, 2025
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