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CNN sues Perplexity over ‘verbatim’ copycat articles

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CNN sues Perplexity over ‘verbatim’ copycat articles

TL;DR

  • CNN is suing Perplexity for alleged copyright infringement.
  • Perplexity's AI tools are accused of producing verbatim copies of CNN articles.
  • The lawsuit claims Perplexity provides access to content locked behind CNN's paywall.
  • CNN alleges Perplexity ignored efforts to block its content scrapers.
  • CNN previously attempted to reach an agreement with Perplexity regarding content usage, but failed.
  • CNN is seeking damages and a permanent block on Perplexity's alleged unlawful conduct.
  • Perplexity's spokesperson stated, 'You can’t copyright facts.'