NYT Issues 'Cease and Desist' to AI Startup Perplexity Over Content Use, WSJ Reports

Oct 15, 2024, 10:33 AM

The New York Times has taken legal action against AI startup Perplexity, issuing a 'cease and desist' notice to stop the unauthorized use of its content. This move, reported by WSJ, is part of a broader legal battle the publisher is waging against the misuse of its articles by AI companies. The Times has also filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing it of using over 10 million of its articles to train ChatGPT. Other publishers, such as Forbes and Conde Nast, have also accused Perplexity of plagiarizing their content. This legal confrontation could reshape copyright and fair use in the AI industry, echoing the impact of Napster on the music industry.