Meta (formerly Facebook)

Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook, Inc., is a multinational technology conglomerate. The company is the parent organization of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus, among other subsidiaries. Meta's focus is on social media, social networking, and technology, particularly in areas of virtual and augmented reality. The company's mission is to help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. Meta has been at the forefront of developing the concept of the "metaverse," a collective virtual shared space. The company has faced various controversies related to privacy, content moderation, and market dominance.