Amazon is reviewing whether Perplexity AI improperly scraped online content
How did WIRED's investigation impact Amazon's actions?
WIRED's investigation into Perplexity AI's scraping practices led Amazon to review whether the startup improperly scraped online content1. Amazon received information from WIRED and engaged with the news outlet to understand the claims. Perplexity AI, which uses Amazon Web Services servers, has faced scrutiny over its content scraping without approval from websites1.
What is Perplexity's relationship with Amazon Web Services?
Perplexity AI uses servers provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) for its operations. Amazon is currently reviewing claims that Perplexity AI has been scraping content from websites without approval, following an investigation by WIRED. Perplexity maintains that its services are not crawling websites in any way that violates AWS terms of service.
What does Amazon's terms of service specifically prohibit?
Amazon's terms of service prohibit activities such as improper scraping of online content, abusive and illegal activities, and violation of intellectual property rights. It also restricts sellers from engaging in misleading business practices, sending unsolicited emails, and using customer phone numbers for unauthorized purposes.