The New York Times Co. and the Chicago Tribune sued Perplexity AI Inc., saying the artificial intelligence search startup is copying and distributing their exclusive content, the latest in a wave of lawsuits against AI developers.
The New York Times complaint filed on Friday says Perplexity’s “large-scale, unlawful copying and distribution” of its content threatens its reputation and “impedes the free press’ ability to continue playing its role in supporting an informed citizenry and a healthy democracy.”
Founded in 2022, Perplexity has emerged as one of the fastest-growing AI startups, positioning itself as a direct