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Oct 2023
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Amazon’s Most Beloved Features May Turn ...

The New York Times
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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.

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