Perplexity Expands Publisher Program Amidst Controversy

Perplexity Expands Publisher Program Amidst Controversy

Perplexity AI, the innovative search engine leveraging AI, has recently expanded its publisher program to include notable names like the LA Times, Adweek, and Mexico News Daily. This expansion aims to share advertising revenue with participating publishers and provide insights into their content's performance. A Complex Relationship with Publishers However, Perplexity's relationship with publishers has been fraught with controversy. The company's AI-powered search engine synthesizes and summarizes content from across the web, including news articles. This approach has led to concerns about copyright infringement and the potential impact on original content creators. Publisher Concerns and Ethical Considerations Several publishers, including The New York Times and Dow Jones, have expressed concerns about Perplexity's practices. Some have even taken legal action, alleging that the company's technology infringes on their copyrights. Key issues raised by publishers include: …