Explained: CNN sued Perplexity for copying 17,000 stories; here is what the case means for AI and the news industry

Perplexity AI answers user questions by pulling from news websites in real time. CNN says that process copied over 17,000 of its stories, videos, and images without consent. The lawsuit is CNN's first ever against an AI company.
9to5Mac

Firefox officially adds Perplexity as a search engine option on the desktop

Following a limited test earlier this year, Mozilla is now adding Perplexity AI as a default search engine option. Here’s how it works. In a new blog post, Mozilla confirmed the broader rollout of Perplexity AI as a search option in Firefox for desktop ...
The Financial Express

CNN sues Perplexity for allegedly copying 17,000 stories: A deep-dive into the legal dispute

CNN sues Perplexity over alleged copyright infringement, escalating the growing legal battle between AI companies and news publishers over content scraping.
FedScoop

Perplexity becomes second AI platform cleared for FedRAMP prioritization

A laptop keyboard and Perplexity logo displayed on a phone screen are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on November 6, 2025. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Perplexity AI, an AI-powered search engine, is ramping up ...
Des Moines Register

We partnered with AI-powered answer engine Perplexity – here's why it matters for local news

At the Des Moines Register, our mission is clear: Deliver trusted journalism and content that strengthens and informs our community. That mission doesn’t change in the age of AI — it becomes even more essential. As part of the USA TODAY Network, the ...
TechCrunch

AI-powered search engine Perplexity AI lands $26M, launches iOS app

A search startup raised $26 million recently to offer an AI-powered rival to Google. Perplexity AI, which bills itself as a “conversational search engine,” closed a Series A funding round led by New Enterprise Associates, with participation from ...