criticism of amazon
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Amazon’s ‘Buy Box’ Allegedly Tricks You Into Paying More, Lawsuit Claims
Amazon allegedly tricked users into buying more expensive products through the use of its “Buy Box,” according to a class action lawsuit filed last week. The Buy Box, which features a “Buy Now” and “Add to Cart” button next to eligible items, funnels users into terrible deals through the ease of one-click shopping according to…
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Amazon Removes AI-Generated Books That Spoofed an Author’s Byline
Amazon has removed half a dozen AI-generated books published under a living author’s name without her consent following a social media backlash. Though the misleading content was finally removed on Tuesday, the author, veteran publishing industry writer Jane Friedman, worries that a lack of clear, coherent policies at Amazon and other companies leaves the door…
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Amazon Is Dropping Hints of a Second Prime Day
Amazon is starting to sound like a used car salesman shouting “deals, sales, shop now” from the top of its lungs on the curb of a busy freeway. The company is hinting to sellers it could stage another big shopping holiday later this year to mirror its summer Prime Day in an effort to draw…
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Amazon Workers Win Historic Union Vote, And It Wasn’t Even Close
Amazon workers at a Staten Island warehouse facility voted in favour of forming a union Friday, notching a momentous victory a growing U.S. labour movement.