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Amazon’s Most Beloved Features May Turn Out to Be Illegal

Amazon’s Most Beloved Features May Turn Out to Be Illegal

FromThe Daily


Amazon’s Most Beloved Features May Turn Out to Be Illegal

FromThe Daily

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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Oct 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The U.S. government has filed a landmark antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, pointing to a set of familiar features that have made, the internet retail giant so beloved by consumers.Karen Weise, a technology correspondent for The Times, explains why those features may actually be illegal.Guest: Karen Weise, a technology correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states have sued Amazon, saying its conduct in its online store and services to merchants illegally stifled competition.The F.T.C. says there are two main tactics that Amazon used to undermine competition. The company says it will contest the lawsuit.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Released:
Oct 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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