New York Times Sues OpenAI, Issues Cease and Desist to Perplexity Over Content Use, Reports WSJ

Oct 15, 2024, 09:40 AM

The New York Times is escalating its legal battle against unauthorized use of its content by AI companies. The newspaper has issued a 'cease and desist' notice to AI-search startup Perplexity, demanding that the firm stop accessing and using its content without permission. This move, reported by WSJ, is part of a broader legal fight, which also includes a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing it of using over 10 million of its articles to train ChatGPT. The outcome of these legal actions could significantly impact copyright and fair use in AI, reminiscent of Napster's influence on the music industry. Tickers of interest include $NYT.