Perplexity Donates $250K to Northwestern's Medill and Knight Lab for AI Journalism Research

Aug 8, 2024, 04:37 PM

Perplexity, an AI company, has announced a philanthropic initiative involving a $250,000 donation to Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism and its Knight Lab. This grant aims to support research into the integration of AI in journalism, focusing on areas such as research, fact-checking, and understanding global events. The donation comes amidst previous accusations of plagiarism against Perplexity by news outlets. The initiative reflects a broader effort to explore how journalists can responsibly utilize AI, with collaborations between tech and news companies being a key component.