October 21, 2024: News Corp Sues Perplexity for Massive Content Theft - News Corps Dow Jones and NY Post have filed a lawsuit against AI startup Perplexity, accusing it of copyright violations by using protected content to rival traditional news outlets. The answer engine allegedly copies and misrepresents their materials to offer users news-like content, undermining original sources. This follows concerns from other news sites and a recent cease-and-desist from the New York Times. News Corp demands $150,000 per infringement, claiming Perplexitys practices deplete its revenue. News Corps CEO emphasizes protecting their intellectual property and journalists from this content kleptocracy.
