Interesting point of view.
The module does specify that an active antenna is required. It has, however also an IPX socket on the module. Most of the common antennas, the ceramic ones, are active. That is these have a single transistor amplifier. I have not seen one of these which is externally powered. In fact, I have seen very few SMA antennas which are externally powered.
The GPS module with the "Neo 6" does supply antenna power but not explicitly state that.
Here is an advert for the "Neo M8N" which is referring to the same module I purchased but the retailer is NOT the one I used. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000551448768.html
Schematics for the Neo-M8N show a pin labelled Vcc-RF for powering the antenna.