https://apnews.com/b1656574d007f8ced6fa999afa2b1c3b

LONDON (AP) — Facebook has criticized the U.K. competition watchdog's provisional decision ordering that it sell off Giphy because it said the acquisition of the company stifles competition for animated images.

The social network's strongly worded response to the Competition and Markets Authority sets the stage for a battle over the future of Giphy.