AI search company Perplexity is challenging a recent copyright lawsuit from News Corp, which accuses the former of large-scale content-copying without permission.

Perplexity argues that copyright laws are improperly applied, stating that while expressions are protected, facts cannot be owned.

The company cites its partnerships with Time and Der Spiegel, highlighting a revenue-sharing program as proof of its collaborative efforts within legal norms.

News Corp CEO Robert Thomson claims Perplexity’s actions harm creators by repurposing copyrighted content without fair payment.