Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Amazon Sues AI Startup Over Autonomous Browser
Amazon is mad at a startup called Perplexity because their new AI browser, Comet, can shop online without telling users.
Perplexity says they're being transparent.
Other companies are making AI browsers too, which can be helpful but might also steal your data or let hackers in.
Amazon alleges Perplexity's AI browser, Comet, commits 'computer fraud' by making purchases without disclosure
Perplexity defends its browser, arguing it's transparent about its AI capabilities
AI-powered browsers are a growing trend, with companies like Google and OpenAI also developing similar products
AI browsers offer convenience but raise privacy and security concerns
Amazon's lawsuit highlights the potential threats to its advertising business from AI shopping agents
- Who
- Amazon vs. Perplexity, with other tech companies like Google and OpenAI involved
- What
- Amazon suing Perplexity over its AI-powered web browser, Comet
- When
- Last week
- Where
- Court and online
- Why
- Amazon alleges Perplexity's browser commits 'computer fraud'; Perplexity defends its transparency
Amazon's Stance
Perplexity's Stance
Disclosure of AI Capabilities
Amazon's Stance
Amazon argues Perplexity isn't transparent about Comet's shopping abilities
Perplexity's Stance
Perplexity maintains it's open about Comet's AI features
- Browser
- Comet
- Developer
- Perplexity
- Plaintiff
- Amazon
- Issue
- Alleged 'computer fraud' by AI-powered shopping
- Other AI Browser Developers
- Google, OpenAI