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Amazon
Amazon.com, Inc. is a global leader in e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital streaming, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Originally launched as an online bookstore, Amazon quickly expanded into a marketplace offering a wide range of products, including electronics, clothing, household goods, and groceries. Today, it is one of the largest companies in the world, with a dominant presence in retail, technology, and logistics.
In addition to its e-commerce platform, Amazon is a major player in cloud computing through Amazon Web Services (AWS), which provides cloud infrastructure and services to businesses globally. The company also offers a variety of digital services, such as Amazon Prime, which provides streaming video and music, and Alexa, its voice-activated virtual assistant. Amazon has also developed consumer products like the Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, and Echo smart speakers.
Amazon has faced significant scrutiny and criticism, particularly concerning its treatment of workers, marketplace practices, data privacy issues, and its impact on small businesses. It has been involved in various regulatory and legal challenges related to anti-competitive behavior, safety, and consumer protection, with calls for increased oversight on its business operations.
Controversies[edit | edit source]
Amazon is no stranger to controversy, below is a listing of every documented controversy Amazon has had documented on this wiki:
| Controversy | Year | Background Info | Aftermath | Related Article | Related Video(s) |
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| Amazon sells lethal litterbox | 2024 | Amazon was caught selling litterboxes that have been murdering cats and potentially harming, if not killing young children. | Unknown. | [Video References 1] | |
| Amazon adds ads to premium subscription | 2023, 2024 | Continues to occur. | [Video References 2] [Video References 3] [Video References 4] | ||
| Amazon sells faulty/fake Toshiba Hard Drives | 2024 | Unknown | [Video References 5] | ||
| Amazon allows fraudulent listings | 2014 - 2024 | Fraudulent listings continue to be added, some removed. | [Video References 6] [Video References 7] [Video References 8] [Video References 9] [Video References 10] [Video References 11] [Video References 12] [1] | ||
| Amazon allows sellers to bribe customers for better ratings. | 2024 | Continues to occur. | [Video References 13] | ||
| Amazon has bad marketplace algorithms. | 2023, 24 | Algorithms still seem to be nonbeneficial. | [Video References 14] | ||
| Amazon trashes refurbished market. | 2022, 2023 | Unknown | [Video References 15] [Video References 16] | ||
| Amazon wrongfully deletes accounts. | 2023 | Some accounts reinstated. | [Video References 17] [Video References 18] [Video References 19] | ||
| Amazon engages in anticompetitive behavior | 2021, 2022 | Unknown | [Video References 20] [Video References 21] |
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