Amazon sends legal threats to Perplexity over agentic browsing—here’s what happened and why it matters.
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Amazon Sends Legal Threats to Perplexity Amazon Sends Legal Threats to Perplexity Over Agentic Browsing Amazon has officially issued legal threats to Perplexity over agentic browsing, alleging that Perplexity’s AI assistant, Comet, violated Amazon’s terms of service by operating without proper identification. Perplexity claims Amazon is attempting to stifle innovation, sparking debate about whether AI-powered agents need the same disclosure as third-party apps. The dispute raises new questions about AI permissions, user rights, and how far tech giants will go to control automated access to their platforms. Image Credits:Kimberly White/Getty Images Why Did Amazon Send Legal Threats to Perplexity Over Agentic Browsing? Amazon argues that Comet acts as an AI shopping assistant without identifying itself as an agent, which violates Amazon’s policies. The company says other platforms—like food delivery apps and travel services—properly disclose their involvement when interacting with brands. Perplexity counters that Comet only acts o…