Amazon has sent a cease-and-desist letter accusing Perplexity AI of using its Comet browser agent to make purchases on Amazon without authorization, prompting Perplexity to fire back with a public statement alleging bullying and intimidation from the e-commerce juggernaut.

The Amazon Perplexity AI cease-and-desist case is currently in the headlines. Amazon has sent a notice to AI startup Perplexity, accusing its new browser feature 'Comet' of breaking rules. This feature makes online purchases on behalf of users.