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The Washington Post • • technology
Key Points:
- A hypothetical scenario describes purchasing a new car that only accepts Amazon’s proprietary gasoline blend, highlighting potential control issues.
- The scenario notes that nearly 80 percent of gas stations are owned by Amazon, emphasizing market dominance.
- The purchase agreement reveals that the buyer does not own the car but has licensed it, granting Amazon extensive rights over the vehicle.
- Amazon’s rights include entering the owner’s property, remodeling the car’s interior, repossessing it, and unilaterally changing the license without the owner’s consent.
