Reddit Takes Legal Action Against Perplexity: A Battle Over Data Scraping
Reddit is suing Perplexity and three data-scraping service providers, alleging unlawful data extraction from its platform. This move aims to protect copyrighted content from what Reddit calls “bad actors.”
Key Highlights:
- Reddit compares data scrapers to “would-be bank robbers,” asserting they bypass protections to steal valuable content.
- The lawsuit stems from Perplexity’s increased usage of Reddit data despite a cease-and-desist letter from Reddit in May 2024.
- Reddit’s Chief Legal Officer, Ben Lee, emphasizes the ongoing arms race for quality content, highlighting the industrial-scale “data laundering” economy.
Perplexity, while denying wrongdoing, asserts its commitment to user rights and open access to knowledge. The controversy underscores a critical discussion in AI regarding the ethical use of data.
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