CNN sues Perplexity over 'unauthorized AI use of news' as the media vs. AI copyright battle intensifies

CNN has sued Perplexity in federal court, accusing the AI search company of copying its reporting and using CNN’s branding without permission.

The lawsuit claims Perplexity generated AI answers that reused CNN content and created confusion by displaying CNN’s name and marks.

CNN says licensing talks failed and that Perplexity kept using its material despite cease-and-desist demands.

Perplexity argues facts cannot be copyrighted and says summarizing news is lawful.