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Perplexity overturns Amazon's injunction on its AI shopping bot in appeals court
Key points
- Appeals court overturned injunction against Perplexity's AI shopping bot.
- Court ruled Amazon's CFAA claim against Perplexity was unlikely to hold.
- Perplexity's Comet browser requires user direction to access Amazon.
- Amazon's lawsuit against Perplexity will continue in federal court.
Injunction Overturned
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned an injunction that previously banned Perplexity's AI shopping tool, integrated into its Comet browser, from accessing Amazon. This ruling means Perplexity can continue to offer its AI shopping capabilities on Amazon while the legal dispute proceeds.
Court's Reasoning
The appeals court determined that Amazon's claim, alleging Perplexity violated the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), was unlikely to succeed. The court found that because Comet requires user direction to interact with Amazon, it is the user, not Perplexity, who is accessing Amazon's servers. Therefore, Amazon could not prove Perplexity intentionally accessed a computer without authorization, a key component of the CFAA claim.
Background of the Dispute
Amazon initiated legal action against Perplexity in March 2026, following a cease-and-desist letter sent in November 2025. Amazon claimed Perplexity re-enabled an agentic shopping feature in Comet, disguising its AI bot as a standard Chrome browser, despite an earlier agreement to pause such activities in 2024. A temporary injunction was initially granted to Amazon.
Ongoing Legal Battle
While the injunction has been lifted, the appeals court's decision does not conclude the overall lawsuit. Amazon stated its disagreement with the decision and is evaluating options, including seeking a rehearing or Supreme Court review. The core lawsuit will continue in San Francisco federal court, providing Amazon another opportunity to present its case.
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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned an injunction that prevented Perplexity's Comet browser from accessing Amazon, ruling that Amazon's claim under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) was unlikely to succeed. This decision allows Perplexity's AI shopping tool to operate on Amazon while the broader lawsuit continues.