Japanese newspapers Nikkei and Asahi sue Perplexity AI over copyright

AI content disputes spread in Japan, fueling fears over trust and business interests

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Publishers of major daily Japanese newspapers Nikkei and Asahi Shimbun have jointly filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, highlighting how legal action against AI operators is spreading to Japan. (Source photo by Reuters)

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TOKYO -- Nikkei Inc. and The Asahi Shimbun Company, publishers of major daily Japanese newspapers, have filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, an artificial intelligence search engine, alleging copyright infringement, the companies announced Tuesday.

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