Amazon is facing a federal lawsuit from the FTC in Seattle, accusing the company of using deceptive "dark patterns" in its Prime signup process, making it difficult for customers to cancel. The FTC alleges millions unknowingly enrolled in Prime. Amazon denies wrongdoing, arguing its practices are standard for subscription services. A jury trial, expected to last nearly a month, will determine if Amazon violated consumer protection and competition laws. This is a prelude to a larger antitrust lawsuit scheduled for 2027.

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