Major news outlets sue Perplexity over using their content to train AI, seeking compensation and legal clarity.

The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and other news organizations have sued AI company Perplexity, alleging unauthorized use of their copyrighted content to train AI models. The lawsuits, part of a broader industry push, claim the practice undermines journalism’s business model and demands compensation or licensing. While Perplexity disputes the claims, calling them unoriginal, the cases center on whether AI’s use of vast public data qualifies as fair use. With over 20 such lawsuits filed and more than 100 licensing deals struck, media companies seek legal clarity to protect their work in the AI era.