A courtroom scene featuring a stack of Chicago Tribune newspapers with the headline "AI SEARCH LAWSUIT FILED" on one table, opposite a laptop and tablet displaying the "Perplexity AI" interface. A gavel rests on the judge's bench in the background, symbolizing the legal battle over AI and copyright.

The Chicago Tribune Perplexity AI lawsuit Could Redefine AI Search

The Chicago Tribune has launched a high-stakes copyright lawsuit against Perplexity AI, and the outcome could shape the future of every AI-powered search tool. At issue is how far AI answer engines can go when summarizing—or reproducing—journalism. As publishers fight to protect their revenue and relevance, this case signals the beginning of a much larger […]