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Meta Platforms, Inc. is a technology conglomerate headquartered in Menlo Park, California. Founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and his college roommates, the company initially started as a social network called "TheFacebook." It has since grown to connect billions of users and businesses worldwide, rebranding to Meta in 2021 to emphasize its vision for the metaverse. Meta operates several popular social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, which facilitate communication and content sharing. The company also develops virtual and augmented reality hardware and software through its Reality Labs division, including the Oculus and Meta Quest headsets. Meta focuses on creating interconnected virtual environments for various activities, such as work and socializing, while serving a diverse customer base that includes individual users, advertisers, and developers.