US trade watchdog

17 states filed a lawsuit against one of the richest firms in the world on Tuesday, according to the US Federal Trade Commission. By restricting competition, Amazon is alleged to be hurting customers. accusing the online store is injuring customers by charging more. This is the most recent legal step the U.S. government has taken to challenge big tech’s hegemony over the internet. The case was filed in response to years of allegations that computer behemoths like Amazon and others were using their control over social media, online retail, and search to control access to the most lucrative parts of the internet.