Perplexity Faces Suit Over Alleged Sharing of Data with Google, Meta | Firstpost America

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Perplexity Faces Suit Over Alleged Sharing of Data with Google, Meta | Firstpost America

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A new class-action lawsuit filed in a San Francisco federal court has accused Perplexity AI of secretly tracking user activity and sharing sensitive data with tech giants like Google and Meta. The complaint alleges hidden trackers collect prompts, responses, and personal identifiers without clear consent, even before queries are processed. The case raises concerns about privacy as users increasingly rely on AI for financial, legal, and personal advice. The plaintiff claims such tracking is undetectable and potentially identifiable. While Perplexity has yet to respond in detail, the lawsuit could reshape how AI platforms handle transparency, data sharing, and user trust going forward.

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