Amazon Faces FTC in Landmark Trial Over Prime ‘Dark Patterns’ Allegations
Amazon Faces FTC in Landmark Trial Over Prime ‘Dark Patterns’ Allegations A high-stakes trial against Amazon by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is officially underway this week, with jury selection commencing Monday and opening arguments scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The e-commerce behemoth stands accused of systematically tricking millions of consumers into signing up for its Prime subscription service through manipulative user interface designs, commonly known as ‘dark patterns,’ and deliberately making cancellations exceedingly difficult. The lawsuit, initially filed…