Perplexity AI · Governance

Policy Drift Analysis Mixed 6 mo

How Perplexity AI's governance documents and clauses have shifted over time, by document, provision, and change direction.

Perplexity AI has made 4 significant policy changes since monitoring began in April 2026 (6 mo). 1 was positive, strengthening consumer protections.
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Documents Affected

Perplexity Data Processing Addendum
1 change
This document sets out the rules for how Perplexity AI handles your Personal Data when providing its Services: it may only use your data to provide those Services, cannot sell …
Aug 16, 2026
Perplexity AI updated its Data Processing Addendum to clarify subprocessor notification procedures and expand the scope of services covered. The updated terms now direct customers …
low neutral
Perplexity AI Terms of Service
1 change
This document sets out the rules for using Perplexity AI's Services, which are limited to personal, non-commercial use. Perplexity AI can change prices, suspend or delete your account without warning, …
Aug 12, 2026
Perplexity AI restructured its Terms of Service by adding subsection numbering and reorganizing content for clarity. The company added explicit language clarifying that users cannot …
low neutral
Perplexity API Terms of Service
1 change
This document sets the rules for developers who build applications using Perplexity AI's API. You own the outputs the API produces, but Perplexity AI owns usage data and can use …
Jul 24, 2026
Perplexity AI updated its API Terms of Service to add clarifications about its Privacy Notice. The updated language provides more detail about cookies, first-party advertising …
low positive
Perplexity Privacy Policy
1 change
Perplexity AI's privacy policy explains how the company collects and uses your data, including everything you type or upload, to improve its products and AI models. If you use the …
Jul 5, 2026
Perplexity AI renamed its Privacy Policy to Privacy Notice and substantially restructured the document to provide more detailed disclosure of data collection practices. The updated …
medium neutral
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All Changes (4)

Aug 16, 2026
Perplexity AI updated its Data Processing Addendum to clarify subprocessor notification procedures and expand the scope of services covered. The updated terms now direct customers to a centralized Trust Center …
low neutral Perplexity Data Processing Addendum
Aug 12, 2026
Perplexity AI restructured its Terms of Service by adding subsection numbering and reorganizing content for clarity. The company added explicit language clarifying that users cannot direct the Services to generate …
low neutral Perplexity AI Terms of Service
Jul 24, 2026
Perplexity AI updated its API Terms of Service to add clarifications about its Privacy Notice. The updated language provides more detail about cookies, first-party advertising measurement, and privacy choices. The …
low positive Perplexity API Terms of Service
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Trend Observation

Perplexity AI's most frequent change categories are Disclosure requirement change (2), Vendor disclosure shift (1), Acceptable use change (1). The most frequently updated document is Perplexity Data Processing Addendum with 1 change. Get alerted when Perplexity AI changes policy →

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