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FTC sues Amazon over alleged deceptive ad auction system

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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the company misled advertisers through its advertising auction system.

CNBC Markets and CNBC World both describe the FTC's claim that Amazon used a deceptive auction approach that affected how advertisers engaged with its ad offerings.

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CNBC MarketsFTC sues Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of misleading advertisers
CNBC WorldFTC sues Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of misleading advertisers

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