Perplexity Faces Lawsuit for Alleged Unauthorized Data Sharing with Google and Meta

Perplexity, an AI engine, is facing a lawsuit claiming it shared users' personal data with Google and Meta without consent. Filed in federal court in San Francisco, the lawsuit alleges that the platform incorporated ad trackers that collected sensitive information from users' interactions. The plaintiff, John Doe, asserts that his conversations about stock investments and retirement planning were shared, even when using Perplexity's 'Incognito' mode, which the lawsuit describes as ineffective. The complaint seeks damages of up to $5,000 per violation and demands an injunction against further unauthorized data sharing. Both Meta and Google are named in the suit, with Google stating that it does not sell personal information and adheres to strict data policies. This lawsuit follows a recent court ruling against Perplexity regarding unauthorized orders on Amazon. The case raises significant privacy concerns about user data protection in interactive AI platforms.

Key Points: • Perplexity is accused of sharing user data with Google and Meta without consent. • The lawsuit claims the 'Incognito' mode does not protect user privacy as advertised. • The plaintiff seeks damages of up to $5,000 per violation for unauthorized data sharing.