CNN sues Perplexity over alleged AI copyright theft
CNN has filed a lawsuit against Perplexity, alleging that the AI company unlawfully copied and distributed its content. The lawsuit follows failed negotiations for a licensing deal between the two parties. This legal action is part of a broader trend where major publishers are seeking compensation from AI firms for the use of their content.
- ▪CNN's lawsuit is its first action regarding AI copyright and is believed to be the first by any television network.
- ▪Perplexity has faced similar legal challenges from other major publishers, including The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune.
- ▪CNN emphasizes the importance of fair compensation for original content creators in the evolving landscape of AI and news distribution.
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window.CNN.contentModel.leadingMediaType = 'image'; window.CNN.contentModel.isVideoCollection = false; The Perplexity app as viewed on a smartphone on Friday, May 30, 2025. Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg/Getty Images AI See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow Summary CNN has filed a lawsuit against the AI company Perplexity, accusing it of unlawfully copying and distributing its content. The network says it tried to negotiate a licensing deal with Perplexity last year but failed to reach an agreement. Perplexity faces similar legal challenges from other major publishers including The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune. AI-generated summary was reviewed by a CNN editor.
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