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Amazon demands Perplexity stop using AI agent to make purchases

By Amy Miller ( November 5, 2025, 01:47 GMT | Insight) -- Amazon has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Perplexity AI demanding that the artificial intelligence startup stop using its Comet browser to make online purchases for users without permission, according to the companies. Perplexity responded by accusing Amazon of using bullying and intimidation tactics to “block innovation and make life worse for people,” according to a blog post from the company.Amazon sent a letter to Perplexity AI demanding that the artificial intelligence startup stop using its Comet browser to make online purchases from Amazon.com for users without permission, according to statements from both companies....

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