October 30, 2024: Perplexity CEO Dodges Plagiarism Definition Amid Lawsuits - During a TechCrunch interview, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas declined to define plagiarism as the company faces legal challenges over content use. Despite citing sources, Perplexity is accused of closely replicating media content, with Dow Jones and The New York Post filing lawsuits. Srinivas emphasized Perplexitys aim to summarize content for user comprehension and denied its use for paywalled articles. As the platform grows, Srinivas envisions a future with universal access to facts, challenging traditional content ownership. The company is reportedly raising funds at an $8 billion valuation.
