US regulator, 22 states accuse Amazon of ‘manipulating’ ad auctions: lawsuit
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The United States Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of 22 states filed a lawsuit against Amazon on Monday, alleging the company engaged in the manipulation of online digital advertising auctions. The legal action claims these practices resulted in over $20 billion in overcharges affecting approximately 1.2 million customers.
The regulators contend that Amazon secretly influenced the pricing mechanisms for brands and sellers utilizing its advertising platform. The lawsuit seeks to address these alleged pricing distortions within the company's digital marketplace.
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Jamaica Observer (JM)Focuses on the specific dollar amount and number of customers impacted.
NPR News (National) (US)Emphasizes the tech giant's role in influencing ad pricing for sellers.
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