What to know about Perplexity, the buzzy - and controversial - AI startup targeting a big funding round
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Perplexity, cofounded in 2022, is in talks to raise $500 million at an $8 billion valuation, doubling its worth from just three months prior.
In a lawsuit led by The Wall Street Journal and New York Post, Perplexity faces accusations of improperly accessing and using content from several media organizations.
As Perplexity scales its AI-fueled search engine, it navigates ongoing tensions with media firms grappling with the implications of AI in content usage.
Backed by investors like Jeff Bezos and Nvidia, Perplexity’s growth signals a significant shift in the competitive landscape of AI search engines.
Read at Business Insider
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