Encyclopedia Britannica, Merriam-Webster Sue Perplexity AI Over Copyright Infringement

Legal News Feed: “In a significant legal development, Encyclopedia Britannica Inc. and Merriam-Webster Inc. filed a lawsuit in New York federal court against Perplexity AI Inc., accusing the startup of unauthorized replication of their copyright-protected content. This case, initiated on Wednesday, emphasizes the ongoing tensions between traditional publishers and emerging AI technologies regarding the use ...