Meta Platforms, Inc. is a technology company known for its social media services, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and his college roommates, it has grown to become one of the largest social media companies in the world, connecting billions of users globally. In addition to social media, Meta is investing heavily in virtual and augmented reality through its Reality Labs division. The company aims to create a "metaverse," a digital environment where users can interact in immersive ways, blending the physical and digital worlds.