New York Court Upholds News Outlets' Copyright Claims Against Perplexity AI

Major news organizations including News Corp's Dow Jones and the New York Post have filed a copyright lawsuit against Perplexity AI, accusing the startup of using their copyrighted content without authorization to train its AI systems, thereby harming their revenue and brand integrity. Perplexity AI attempted to dismiss or transfer the case from New York to California, but a federal judge denied these motions, affirming New York's jurisdiction due to the company's business activities there. The lawsuit highlights a broader tension between the media industry and AI companies over intellectual property rights and the use of protected content in AI training. News Corp alleges that Perplexity's AI model engages in 'massive freeriding' on their content to compete for the same audience without compensation. This legal battle is part of a growing number of cases challenging how generative AI models utilize copyrighted materials, potentially setting important precedents for the industry. Court proceedings are expected to continue in New York, underscoring the ongoing clash between traditional journalism and emerging AI technologies.