Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Yomiuri Shimbun Sues Perplexity AI Over Copyright Claims
A large Japanese newspaper called Yomiuri Shimbun is suing Perplexity AI, an AI company.
Yomiuri says Perplexity used about 120,000 of their articles without permission.
They believe this hurts their business because people read Perplexity's summaries instead of going to their website.
They want about $14.7 million to cover the damages.
Yomiuri fears this could damage good journalism and democracy.
Perplexity has previously disagreed with this view, seeing the media's stance as counterproductive.
Yomiuri Shimbun is suing Perplexity AI for using 120,000 articles without permission.
The lawsuit was filed in Tokyo and seeks 2.2 billion yen (approximately $14.7 million) in damages.
Yomiuri claims Perplexity 'free-rides' on their content, harming accurate journalism and democracy.
The newspaper also seeks damages for lost advertising revenue.
Perplexity previously criticized the media's 'adversarial posture' after similar lawsuits.
- Who
- Yomiuri Shimbun and Perplexity AI.
- What
- Yomiuri Shimbun is suing Perplexity AI.
- When
- The lawsuit was filed Thursday.
- Where
- Tokyo
- Why
- Yomiuri claims Perplexity used their articles without permission and seeks damages for copyright infringement and lost revenue.
Yomiuri Shimbun's Perspective
Perplexity AI's Perspective
Content Usage
Yomiuri Shimbun's Perspective
Perplexity is 'free-riding' on their content and damaging accurate journalism.
Perplexity AI's Perspective
Perplexity views the media's position as an 'adversarial posture'.
- Plaintiff
- Yomiuri Shimbun
- Defendant
- Perplexity AI
- Location of Lawsuit
- Tokyo
- Damages Sought
- 2.2 billion yen ($14.7 million)
- Articles Used
- 120,000
- Yomiuri Circulation
- Around 6 million daily
