Dow Jones and the New York Post, both owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp, have filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, claiming the AI startup engaged in extensive copyright infringement by using their content without permission. The lawsuit asserts that Perplexity’s practices, which involve large language models to provide information to users, constitute illegal copying that undermines the financial viability of news publishers. News Corp’s CEO criticized Perplexity for profiting from their articles without compensation, emphasizing the harm to journalists and publishers. The lawsuit seeks to halt Perplexity’s use of their content and the destruction of any related database.
