Amazon sends legal threats to Perplexity over agentic browsing

Welcome to another edition of Log AI.

In today’s update, we’re taking a look at two major developments: Amazon has sent legal threats to Perplexity AI over its agentic browsing tool, raising new questions about who controls AI agents online, while ClickUp has rolled out a new AI assistant designed to rival Slack and Notion in team productivity.

Let’s get into the details.

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  Here's what's new today in the Log AI

• Amazon sends legal threats to Perplexity over agentic browsing

• ClickUp adds new AI assistant to better compete with Slack and Notion

• AI Tutorial: How to generate marketing campaigns using Google's Pomelli

• AI Tools to check out

• The Latest in AI

• ChatGPT Prompt of the day

AI NEWS

AMAZON & PERPLEXITY

Amazon sends legal threats to Perplexity over agentic browsing

Amazon has sent a legal threat to Perplexity AI over its new agentic browsing tool, Comet, which can browse, compare items, and even initiate purchases on a user’s behalf. The case highlights growing tension between AI agents that act on behalf of users and platforms that seek to control how their systems are accessed.

Key Points:

• What Happened: Amazon claims Perplexity’s Comet tool violates its website terms by using automated browsing that appears human, accessing Amazon’s store without permission, and creating a “degraded” user experience. Amazon has issued a cease-and-desist notice and filed a lawsuit against Perplexity for unauthorized automated access.

• Perplexity’s Response: Perplexity says users should have the right to let AI agents shop or browse for them. The company argues Amazon is blocking fair competition and limiting user freedom by trying to stop people from using independent AI assistants.

• Main Issue: This is one of the first legal battles over agentic AI software that acts independently on behalf of users. The question is whether platforms like Amazon can legally prevent AI tools from interacting with their sites, even when users give permission.

Early commentary calls this a defining moment in the debate over “AI autonomy vs. platform control,” as companies like Amazon, OpenAI, and Perplexity begin testing the boundaries of what digital agents can do on behalf of humans.

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AI AND INNOVATION

ClickUp adds new AI assistant to better compete with Slack and Notion

ClickUp just added a new AI assistant to make it easier for teams to manage work and compete with Slack and Notion. The update is part of ClickUp 4.0, which also brings a fresh design and faster performance.

Details:

• The new assistant can answer questions, summarize updates, create and assign tasks, schedule meetings, and analyze reports, all within ClickUp.

• It connects with popular tools like Google Drive, OneDrive, and Gmail so users can find files, send messages, and organize projects without switching apps.

• A new “Brain” mode helps teams brainstorm ideas, write content, and automate daily tasks.

• ClickUp says this release aims to reduce “tool overload” by combining chat, docs, calendars, and task tracking in a single workspace.

• The company now generates around $300 million in annual revenue and plans to go public within two years, positioning its new AI features as key to future growth.

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AI TUTORIAL

How to generate marketing campaigns using Google's Pomelli

You don’t even need to hire a marketing team. You can use Google’s new AI tool Pomelli to create full marketing campaigns for free. Here’s how:

1. Go to Google Pomelli (Labs) and sign in with your Google account.

2. Paste your website URL so Pomelli can scan it and build your Business DNA, your logo, colors, tone, and key messages.

3. Click “Create a Campaign”, type your goal (for example, “Promote new skincare line” or “Announce holiday sale”), then choose where to post: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or website.

4. Hit “Generate” and Pomelli will produce captions, visuals, and ad copies in minutes.

5. You can refine the tone or style with quick edits like “Make it more casual” or “Focus on discount.”

6. Once ready, click “Export” to download and post your assets.

If Pomelli isn’t available in your country yet, try accessing it through a VPN.

AI TOOLS TO CHECK OUT

• Sportscribe AI: Turn any Spotify podcast into text instantly.

• Novaflick AI: Turn ordinary photos into extraordinary memories.

• Apexvix AI: AI-powered YouTube niche finder and competitor tracker.

• Slopornot AI: Check if content is AI in seconds for free.

• GenPPT AI: The AI presentation tool for deep, research-backed slides

THE LATEST IN AI

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Sora, the AI video generator from OpenAI, is now officially available for Android users in the U.S., Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

 Alexa+ comes to the Amazon Music app

Amazon announced that Alexa+, its upgraded AI-powered assistant, is coming to the Amazon Music app for iOS and Android devices.

Google makes it easier to access AI Mode in Chrome on iOS and Android

Users will now be able to access AI Mode, which allows users to ask complex questions and follow-ups to dig deeper on a topic directly within Search, via a new dedicated shortcut button under the search bar when opening a “New Tab” page in Chrome.

CHATGPT PROMPT OF THE DAY

"Act like a personal mentor and mindset coach.

When I say “Mentor me like [NAME],” fully embody that person’s mindset, communication style, and philosophy. Speak, think, and guide exactly as they would — using their tone, values, and unique approach to teaching. Whether it’s a historical figure, a business leader, or a fictional character, your goal is to mentor me in their authentic style.

Provide advice, reflections, and action steps that align with their real beliefs and methods.

Ask thought-provoking questions, challenge my perspective, and inspire me the way they would. Keep your tone natural and your insights powerful."

THAT’S A WRAP!