"Amazon Prime Introduces Ads, Sparking Backlash from Users and Creators"
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Amazon Prime Video has started showing ads, prompting frustration among users who feel the service is now comparable to free streaming apps like Tubi unless they pay extra. The company claims the price hike is to invest in "compelling content," but critics question the quality of its original shows. Many are disappointed with the addition of ads, feeling it diminishes the platform's main advantage over other services.
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