AI Chat: ChatGPT, AI News, Artificial Intelligence, OpenAI, Machine Learning Why Amazon Sued Perplexity to Stop Agent Shopping
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Nov 6, 2025 Amazon’s lawsuit against Perplexity over its innovative 'Agent Shopping' feature raises questions about data use in e-commerce. The podcast dives into Amazon's arguments regarding bot disclosure and user experience while Perplexity defends itself against claims of bullying. Tensions between AI-driven shopping assistants and traditional retailers surface, hinting at potential shifts in online competition. The discussion includes insights on user preferences and the implications of users switching platforms if AI agents are restricted.
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AI Agents Automate Real Shopping Tasks
- Perplexity's Comet agent can autonomously search and shop on Amazon, automating multi-step purchase tasks for users.
- This agentic capability reveals a new, convenient shopping interface that challenges current retailer flows.
Host's Firsthand Use Of Comet And Atlas
- Jaden describes using Comet and Atlas AI browsers with side panels to task agents to find specific products and options.
- He reports these agents worked well and matched his expectations as a user.
Company Power Versus Rapid Innovation
- Perplexity framed Amazon's legal push as corporate bullying aimed at blocking innovation.
- The host agrees Perplexity built something useful and criticizes Amazon's aggressive posture.