# 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 (1 stories)

### 5-Month Legal Battle Ends: 9th Circuit Overturns Ban on AI Shopping Tools
2026-08-05 00:11:30 · Sentiment: Bearish · 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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