(12 Sept 2025) Perplexity AI is the latest artificial intelligence company to be hit with a lawsuit by copyright holders alleging infringement after Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster accused it of misusing their content in its “answer engine” for internet searches. The reference companies alleged, opens new tab in New York federal court on Wednesday that Perplexity unlawfully…
(5 Sept 2025) From the abstract: Generative AI chatbots are rapidly reshaping information-seeking behaviors due to their ability to cite to online sources in responses to user queries. Many university students are increasingly turning to chatbots as learning partners and believe it improves their effectiveness as a learner. This perceived trust in these tools…
(26 Aug 2025) Nikkei and the Asahi Shimbun have sued artificial-intelligence startup Perplexity AI over alleged copyright infringement, joining other news organizations in Japan and the U.S. that are challenging the use of their content in AI tools. The newspapers are seeking an injunction and ¥2.2 billion ($15 million) each in damages from Perplexity, they…
(15 Jul 2025) SheerID, the leading provider for engaging and verifying high-value audiences, today announced a groundbreaking partnership with Perplexity, the AI-powered answer engine, to provide secure, verified access to cutting-edge AI research tools for students around the world. Through this global initiative, eligible students can instantly verify their status and access up to 2…
(8 May 2025) Wiley and Perplexity, the leader in trustworthy and verifiable AI, today announced a new partnership that will integrate Wiley’s authoritative content into Perplexity’s generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) search capabilities for educators and students. With the agreement, Wiley becomes Perplexity’s first education partner, creating new pathways for educational institutions to interact with trusted…
(30 Jul 2024) Perplexity AI will soon start sharing advertising revenue with news publishers when its chatbot surfaces their content in response to a user query, a move that appears designed to assuage critics that have accused the startup of plagiarism and unethical web scraping. Find out more here.
(27 June 2024) Perplexity, an AI search engine startup, faces controversy after Wired’s investigation accused it of scraping content from sites that prohibit it. CEO Aravind Srinivas denied ignoring protocols and clarified that third-party providers were involved. Perplexity is also accused of using Forbes’ content without proper attribution. The startup aims for fair agreements with…