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Reddit Files Lawsuit Against Perplexity AI Over Alleged Unauthorized Data Scraping

Reddit has initiated legal action against Perplexity AI and several data scraping companies for allegedly obtaining and reselling its content without permission. The lawsuit represents the latest front in the growing battle over AI training data rights and compensation for content creators.

Legal Action Over AI Training Data

Reddit has filed a lawsuit against artificial intelligence company Perplexity and several data scraping firms, alleging they improperly obtained and resold Reddit’s content without authorization, according to court documents reviewed by PYMNTS. The legal action names Perplexity AI, Oxylabs UAB, AWMProxy and SerpApi as defendants in what sources indicate is part of a broader industry pattern of disputes over training data for AI models.

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Ticketmaster Faces Legal Pressure Over Alleged Resale Market Manipulation

Federal regulators allege Ticketmaster and Live Nation have systematically enabled ticket scalpers while collecting fees from multiple transactions. The lawsuit claims the companies deliberately avoided effective anti-scalping measures while generating billions in resale fees.

Regulatory Action Targets Ticketing Giant

Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation Entertainment are facing intensified legal scrutiny following a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission and seven states. According to reports, the legal action accuses the ticketing companies of deceptive practices that allegedly enable mass ticket purchases by resellers who then profit from inflated prices.