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	Podcast:		The Daily
	Episode:		Amazon’s Most Beloved Features May Turn Out to Be Illegal
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:22:33
	Publish Date:		2023-10-02 09:45:00
	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.
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