Amazon is choking off would-be competitors by copying their software, burying their products, and giving its own products an edge, rivals say. They call it “strip-mining software.” nyti.ms/2EgColo
The technology giant has used its cloud computing arm, Amazon Web Services, which underpins much of the internet, to the detriment of smaller companies. While Amazon profits, those responsible for the software may not see a cent, some companies say. nyti.ms/2PoAk0R 
All of this has raised questions about whether Amazon is acting anti competitively, using its size to cement its lead in cloud computing, which has caused several rivals to discuss bringing antitrust complaints against the tech giant. nyti.ms/2PoAk0R
Amazon says it acts in the best interest of its customers. But @daiwaka spoke with more than 40 current and former Amazon employees, and those of rivals, and many said the costs of what Amazon is doing are hidden. nyti.ms/2PoAk0R
@daiwaka This is part of our continued reporting on Amazon. Previously, @scottshaneNYT examined how the juggernaut may be reaching into the daily existence of Americans in more ways than any corporation in history. nyti.ms/36B6N9X
