CNN has filed a lawsuit in New York against Perplexity, alleging the startup’s AI tools produce “verbatim” copies of its journalism. The complaint also claims Perplexity gives users access to information locked behind CNN’s subscription. The case highlights growing legal tension between publishers and AI answer engines over copyright, paywalled content, and how generated responses use news sources.
Universal Music Group and TikTok have renewed their agreement, with a focus on combating unauthorized AI music. The article notes that UMG has spent years pushing platforms, streaming services, and AI companies to adopt stricter content moderation policies. The move reflects growing pressure on major platforms to address AI-generated music, rights protection, and unauthorized use of music-related content.