Perplexity AI Defends Search Engine Against Dow Jones Lawsuit, Calls for Publisher Collaboration
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AI search engine Perplexity has issued a response to the copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Dow Jones & Company and NYP Holdings, defending its use of published content and highlighting its commitment to proper attribution.
The lawsuit claims Perplexity built its success by exploiting valuable content from outlets like the New York Post and Wall Street Journal without proper licensing. However, Perplexity contends that their technology provides a legitimate and transformative way for people to access factual information, complete with in-line citations for all sources.
Key points from Perplexity's response:
- They have already established revenue-sharing programs with major publishers including TIME, Fortune, and Der Spiegel
- The company disputes claims of ignoring licensing requests, stating they responded to News Corp. the same day they were contacted
- Perplexity argues that their service operates within established legal frameworks and is essential for efficient knowledge sharing
- The company maintains that "AI-enhanced search engines are not going away" and calls for collaboration rather than adversarial relationships
Perplexity emphasizes their willingness to work with publishers, including the Post and Journal, while challenging what they describe as misleading characterizations in the 42-page complaint. They advocate for a more collaborative approach between media and technology companies, suggesting the current adversarial stance is "shortsighted, unnecessary, and self-defeating."
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