During Meta's antitrust trial, CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted TikTok as a significant competitive threat, revealing that its popularity had a dramatic impact on Meta's growth. Zuckerberg described TikTok as a 'top priority' since its launch in 2018, indicating its influence on Meta's strategy. He acknowledged that the company shifted metrics to mask slowing growth in its flagship app. Zuckerberg also noted the changing nature of social media, emphasizing that apps now function primarily as discovery engines. Meanwhile, Meta is revamping features to reconnect users with friends, aiming for a return to its original social networking roots.