# 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-04**: 9th Circuit Overturns Ban — The appeals court lifts the injunction, ruling Amazon is unlikely to succeed on its CFAA claim because Perplexity's AI agent acts with user authorization.
- **2026-03**: Preliminary Injunction Granted — A federal district judge in California temporarily bars Perplexity from using its agentic AI on Amazon's platform, citing 'strong evidence' of a CFAA violation.
- **2025-11**: Amazon Files Lawsuit — Amazon sues Perplexity AI, alleging its Comet browser and AI agent covertly access customer accounts in violation of the CFAA.

## Recent coverage (2 stories, network-wide)

### After 5-Month Ban, Perplexity's AI Shopping Agent Gets Green Light from Court
2026-08-05 00:12:39 · Sector: ai · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

The 9th Circuit's decision lifts an injunction against Perplexity's agentic AI, allowing it to resume shopping for users on Amazon. This ruling validates the legal use of AI agents that navigate and transact on behalf of consumers, removing a major legal roadblock for the agentic AI industry. It could spur accelerated development and deployment of similar tools across e-commerce and beyond.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/amazon-perplexity-ai-shopping-agent-ruling-agentic-ai-milestone

### 5-Month Legal Battle Ends: 9th Circuit Overturns Ban on AI Shopping Tools
2026-08-05 00:11:30 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned an injunction against Perplexity AI, ruling that user-authorized AI agents do not violate the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. This landmark decision narrows the CFAA's scope and sets a critical precedent for future AI agent litigation. It significantly limits platform operators' ability to block automated tools through hacking claims.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/amazon-perplexity-ai-agent-ban-overturned-legal-precedent

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