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AI Model Training on User Search Queries

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This authorization establishes the operational basis for incorporating user search activity and interaction patterns into the company's model development pipeline. The provision defines the scope of permitted data uses beyond real-time query processing to include systematic model training and performance iteration.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operating under these terms authorize Perplexity AI to repurpose their search queries and interaction data as training material for model improvement. The provision applies to all information collected through the service, including search behavior and content engagement patterns.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may use the information we collect, including the queries you submit and the content you interact with, to train, improve, and develop our artificial intelligence models and services. This includes using your search queries, feedback, and interactions to refine our models' performance and accuracy.

— Excerpt from Perplexity AI's Perplexity Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
California AB 2013 AI Training Data Transparency
US-CA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
GDPR
European Union
Texas AI Act
Texas, USA
Trump Executive Order on AI Policy Framework
US
UK GDPR
United Kingdom

Provision details

Document information
Document
Perplexity Privacy Policy
Entity
Perplexity AI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-006923
Document ID
CA-D-00510
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
fca7662177c01e9e64b7c0ea113ed973b3479ee8b95ba564762d7653de962e8a
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 15:07 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Perplexity AI
Document: Perplexity Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-006923
Captured: 2026-05-08 15:07:23 UTC
SHA-256: fca7662177c01e9e…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/perplexity-ai/perplexity-privacy-policy/ai-model-training-on-user-search-queries/
Accessed: June 29, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Perplexity AI's AI Model Training on User Search Queries clause do?

This authorization establishes the operational basis for incorporating user search activity and interaction patterns into the company's model development pipeline. The provision defines the scope of permitted data uses beyond real-time query processing to include systematic model training and performance iteration.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operating under these terms authorize Perplexity AI to repurpose their search queries and interaction data as training material for model improvement. The provision applies to all information collected through the service, including search behavior and content engagement patterns.

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