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Reddit Files Lawsuit Against Perplexity AI Over Alleged Data Scraping Violations

Reddit has launched legal action against Perplexity AI and three data providers, accusing them of illegally scraping forum content. The lawsuit claims the companies bypassed technological protections to harvest Reddit’s human conversations for AI training without proper licensing agreements.

Reddit Escalates Legal Battle Over AI Data Scraping

Social media platform Reddit has filed a federal lawsuit against Perplexity AI and three data providers, alleging they engaged in systematic content scraping without authorization. The complaint, filed in the Southern District of New York, represents the latest escalation in the ongoing battle between content creators and artificial intelligence companies over training data.

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Tesla Q3 2025 Vehicle Deliveries Hit Record High But Profits Lag Amid Rising Costs

Tesla achieved record vehicle deliveries in Q3 2025, driven by U.S. federal EV tax credit expiration. However, profits declined significantly despite revenue growth, with operating expenses surging 50% year-over-year. The company faces pressure to maintain momentum amid CEO compensation debates.

Record Deliveries Fail to Boost Tesla’s Bottom Line

Tesla reportedly achieved its highest-ever vehicle delivery numbers during the third quarter of 2025, shipping 497,099 cars globally according to company reports. This surge was largely attributed to customers in the United States rushing to secure expiring federal electric vehicle tax credits. Despite this delivery milestone, sources indicate the company’s profitability continued to struggle, with third-quarter profit remaining 37% lower than the same period last year.