NYT takes on AI startup Perplexity over copyright

Technology Dec 05, 2025

The New York Times is suing AI company Perplexity, saying the startup used its articles without permission and offered services that basically replace original reporting.
This legal move follows similar lawsuits from other big publishers, as news outlets push to make sure creators actually get paid for their work in the age of AI.

What else is going on?

Perplexity has tried to address concerns by launching programs like Publishers's Program and Comet Plus, aiming to share revenue with media companies.
Still, The Times says its content keeps getting used without consent.
Other major publishers like News Corp are also joining the legal fight, highlighting a bigger clash between media and AI firms over who owns online content.