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Perplexity AI faces lawsuit over privacy and data sharing claims

The Wire·April 6, 2026

A class action lawsuit alleges that Perplexity AI embedded trackers from Meta and Google in its AI search engine, sharing user conversations and personal identifiers even in incognito mode. The suit claims that paid users' privacy was compromised, raising concerns about data handling in AI-native companies. This case underscores the importance of privacy and lean, transparent operations in AI startups.