Senator Elizabeth Warren says Amazon's search algorithm is actively 'peddling misinformation' about COVID-19

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren has asked Amazon to provide details about COVID-19 misinformation on its platform.
The senator is asking how its algorithms work and how Amazon intends to crack down on false COVID-19 narratives.
Lawmakers have been pushing large tech companies for more transparency and oversight in their technologies.
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Amazon is facing more scrutiny from Washington over the spread of COVID-19