The New York Times has sent generative-AI startup Perplexity a “cease and desist” notice demanding the firm to stop accessing and using its content, Alexandra Bruell of The Wall Street Journal report, citing a letter reviewed by the Journal. The Times is already taking on ChatGPT with a lawsuit that is pending. It joins other publishers, including Forbes and Cone Nast, who have accused Perplexity of using their material without permission. Perplexity was launched two years ago and is backed by Jeff Bezos.
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