New York Times sues AI startup for ‘illegal’ copying of millions of articles

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against the AI search engine Perplexity in federal court, alleging that the company has misused its content by illegally copying millions of articles and displaying them without permission. This legal action highlights ongoing tensions between traditional media and emerging AI technologies.

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against the A.I. start-up Perplexity in federal court, alleging the unauthorized use of copyrighted material. This legal action is part of a broader trend, as it joins over 40 similar disputes between copyright holders and A.I. companies, highlighting ongoing tensions in the industry.

A federal court has ordered OpenAI to disclose 20 million anonymized ChatGPT logs as part of a lawsuit filed by the New York Times. This ruling is significant as it highlights the ongoing scrutiny of AI companies regarding user data and transparency in their operations.

On December 4, the Chicago Tribune filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Perplexity AI in New York federal court, claiming the startup has unlawfully profited from the newspaper's content while developing its AI-driven search engine.

Meta has announced a strategic shift in its investment focus, reallocating resources from its metaverse unit to augmented reality glasses and wearables, while affirming that no broader changes are planned. This decision includes a 30% budget cut for the metaverse unit, reflecting a reassessment of financial priorities.

AI legal software startup Harvey has raised $160 million in a funding round led by a16z, increasing its valuation to $8 billion, a significant rise from $3 billion after a previous $300 million raise in February. This funding brings Harvey's total capital raised in 2025 to $760 million, as the company aims to expand its customer base beyond law firms.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Intel, and Amkor are investing tens of billions to transform Phoenix into a semiconductor hub, highlighting the complexities of executing large-scale projects in the U.S. This initiative aims to bolster domestic chip production amid global supply chain challenges.