Judge blocks Perplexity’s AI agents from shopping on Amazon

A federal judge has issued an order prohibiting Perplexity’s web browser-based AI agents from placing Amazon orders on a user’s behalf. I mentioned it earlier before Bloomberg. in Ruling on MondayUS District Judge Maxine Chesney wrote that Amazon “presented substantial evidence” that Perplexity’s Comet browser accesses user accounts “without authorization” from the retail giant.

Amazon filed a lawsuit against Perplexity in November, Claiming that she “repeatedly asked” The AI ​​startup should stop allowing its customers to buy products for customers. Company The accused is confused “Hacking” the market and its user accounts Comet agent shopping featurein violation of computer fraud and abuse laws. Amazon also alleged that Perplexity attempted to “hide” its proxy activities by “misrepresenting the Comet browser as Google Chrome.”

Under the preliminary injunction, Perplexity must not access Amazon using its AI agents and must destroy any Amazon data it may have obtained. The preliminary injunction will take effect in seven days to allow Perplexity time to appeal.

In a statement to BloombergAmazon spokeswoman Lara Hendrickson said the ruling “will prevent Perplexity’s unauthorized access to the Amazon Store,” adding that the company looks forward to “continuing to litigate our case in court.” Meanwhile, Perplexity spokesman Jesse Dwyer says Edge The startup “will continue to fight for the right of Internet users to choose what they want from artificial intelligence.”