Platform friction: Amazon warns Perplexity over its Comet browser; asks to stop bots

Amazon has issued a cease-and-desist to Perplexity AI over its Comet browser agent making purchases. Amazon alleges fraud and terms violations, claiming Comet degrades the shopping experience and creates privacy risks. Perplexity counters, accusing Amazon of anti-competitive behavior and protecting its ad revenue, marking a significant clash over autonomous AI agents.

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