CNN has initiated legal action against Perplexity AI, accusing the company of illegally using more than 17,000 pieces of CNN’s copyrighted content, including stories, videos, and images, without authorization. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court in New York, also claims that Perplexity misused CNN’s trademarks by implying an unauthorized partnership. Earlier negotiations for a content-sharing agreement between CNN and Perplexity fell apart, after which CNN blocked Perplexity’s AI from accessing its content. Despite a formal demand to stop unauthorized use, Perplexity is alleged to have continued exploiting CNN’s work, prompting CNN to seek damages and profits.
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