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Amazon Sues Perplexity AI Over Alleged Browsing Violations

11/5/2025

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Amazon.com Inc. filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI Inc. over its AI browser Comet.
Amazon contends that Comet violates terms of service and masks automated activity as human browsing.
The suit follows a cease-and-desist letter sent to Perplexity that accused Amazon of stifling competition.
Perplexity counters that users should choose their AI assistants and argues Amazon prioritizes advertising revenue over customer experience.

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Amazon.com Inc. filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI Inc. over its AI browser Comet.
Amazon contends that Comet violates terms of service and masks automated activity as human browsing.
The suit follows a cease-and-desist letter sent to Perplexity that accused Amazon of stifling competition.
Perplexity counters that users should choose their AI assistants and argues Amazon prioritizes advertising revenue over customer experience.