CNN sues Perplexity AI over "verbatim" copies of articles
CNN has filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, alleging that the company generates verbatim copies of its news articles. The lawsuit claims that Perplexity unlawfully scrapes and distributes CNN's content, with 17,000 examples cited. This case highlights the ongoing tension between traditional media outlets and AI companies over copyright issues.
- ▪CNN is suing Perplexity AI for allegedly generating verbatim copies of its news stories.
- ▪The lawsuit claims that Perplexity unlawfully crawls, scrapes, and distributes CNN's content.
- ▪Perplexity has faced similar lawsuits from other media organizations, including The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune.
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CNN sues Perplexity AI over "verbatim" copies of articles Rob Beschizza 3:21 am Fri May 29, 2026 ATLANTA, GA – June 1, 2023: A sign in the form of the Cable News Network (CNN) logo is seen along Centennial Olympic Park Drive outside CNN Center in downtown Atlanta. CNN is suing AI company Perplexity claiming its software generates verbatim copies of its news stories. It's the latest example of traditional publishers targeting AI-powered language models surreptitiously trained on their copyrighted material. Files in the Southern District of New York, the federal lawsuit indicates that the two companies tried to negotiate a content deal but failed to close.
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