Perplexity Responds to News Corp Copyright Lawsuit

AI startup Perplexity has publicly rebuffed a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by News Corp, which accuses it of illegally copying content from its publications, including the Wall Street Journal and the New York Post. In a blog post, Perplexity claimed that media companies are resistant to AI technologies and prefer to control publicly reported facts, asserting that they are fundamentally shortsighted in their approach. The company emphasized its commitment to collaboration with media organizations, highlighting existing revenue-sharing partnerships with outlets like Time and Fortune. However, critics point out that Perplexity failed to address the core allegations of the lawsuit regarding large-scale content copying and competing for audience share. Perplexity's response reflects a broader tension between traditional media and emerging AI technologies, as it seeks to position itself as a legitimate player in the evolving landscape of information dissemination. As the number of lawsuits against generative AI tools grows, the conversation about copyright and AI's role in media continues to intensify.