Morning Brew Daily Zuck and Elon Want to Brawl? & Amazon Sued for Duping Prime Customers
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Jun 22, 2023 A surprising challenge has been thrown down as Mark Zuckerberg dares Elon Musk to a cage match! The hosts humorously place their bets on this tech rivalry. Meanwhile, the FTC is taking Amazon to task for allegedly misleading Prime subscribers. In other news, India's Prime Minister meets with U.S. business leaders, and lab-grown meat gains FDA approval. Lastly, discussions cover the success of Outback Steakhouse in Brazil and the upcoming Women's World Cup, balancing fun insights with serious topics.
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Zuckerberg vs. Musk?
- Elon Musk tweeted he'd be up for a cage fight with Mark Zuckerberg.
- Zuckerberg responded on Instagram, "Send me the location," seemingly accepting the challenge.
Amazon Sued
- The FTC is suing Amazon for allegedly tricking customers into Prime subscriptions and making cancellation difficult.
- This coincides with Amazon's Prime Day announcement, possibly indicating the FTC's intent to make an example of Amazon.
Khan vs. Big Tech
- FTC Commissioner Lina Khan has a history of targeting Amazon, exemplified by her paper "Amazon's Antitrust Paradox."
- This lawsuit is part of a larger battle between Khan and the tech community, with a potential antitrust lawsuit looming.