Reddit sues AI firm, claiming it stole millions of conversations.
Reddit has filed a lawsuit against AI startup Perplexity. The social media giant accuses the company of illegally scraping millions of its user conversations. This data was allegedly used to train Perplexity's AI system.
Reddit's complaint details how Perplexity's AI supposedly ingested vast amounts of its content. This includes posts and discussions from its platform. The company is seeking damages for this alleged unauthorized use.
This lawsuit reveals a growing tension over AI training data. Many platforms are grappling with how their user-generated content is being repurposed. Reddit argues Perplexity built its business on their data.
The lawsuit highlights a significant legal battleground for the AI industry. How AI models are trained and what data they can use is now under intense scrutiny. Future legal challenges may follow as more companies seek to protect their content.
