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Reddit Files Lawsuit Against Perplexity AI Over Alleged Data Scraping Practices

Reddit has initiated legal action against Perplexity AI, accusing the company of illegally harvesting user-generated content to train its artificial intelligence models. The lawsuit names three data firms allegedly involved in circumventing Reddit’s anti-scraping measures. This marks the second such lawsuit Reddit has filed against AI companies in recent months.

Legal Battle Over AI Training Data Intensifies

Reddit has filed a federal lawsuit against Perplexity AI, alleging the artificial intelligence company illegally scraped user-generated content from its platform to train its AI models, according to court documents filed in New York. The social media platform is seeking monetary damages and a permanent injunction to prevent further use of its data, the report states.

by Gabriel Novak
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AI Search Tools and Chatbots Reportedly Diminishing Wikipedia Traffic and Threatening Knowledge Ecosystem

Wikipedia is experiencing significant traffic declines that sources attribute to the rise of AI chatbots and automated summaries. The Wikimedia Foundation warns this trend could threaten the platform’s volunteer ecosystem and information reliability standards that power knowledge across the internet.

Wikipedia Traffic Declines Amid AI Search Revolution

Wikimedia Foundation is reporting concerning traffic declines that analysts suggest are directly linked to the proliferation of generative artificial intelligence tools and AI-powered search features. According to reports from the organization, improved bot detection methods have revealed an 8 percent year-over-year decrease in page views, which foundation officials attribute to changing user behavior driven by chatbot interfaces and automated answer systems.

by Aaron Blake
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Apple’s AI Search Chief Departs for Meta After Brief Tenure, Reports Say

The Apple executive recently appointed to lead development of ChatGPT-like search capabilities for Siri is departing for Meta Platforms, according to sources. This marks the latest in a series of high-profile exits from Apple’s artificial intelligence division as competition in AI intensifies.

Apple’s AI Search Leadership Shakeup

The Apple Inc. executive recently tasked with developing AI-driven web search capabilities is stepping down after just weeks in the role, according to reports from people familiar with the matter. Sources indicate that Ke Yang, who was appointed to lead the company’s Answers, Knowledge and Information (AKI) team, is leaving for competitor Meta Platforms Inc., marking another significant departure from Apple’s artificial intelligence division.

by Gabriel Novak
Arts and EntertainmentAssistive Technology

AI Romantic Relationships Among High Schoolers Reach Alarming Levels, Study Reveals

A groundbreaking study from the Center for Democracy and Technology reveals nearly one in five high school students report romantic involvement with AI. The findings highlight growing concerns about AI’s impact on teen mental health and social development.

New research reveals an astonishing 19% of high school students report having romantic relationships with AI chatbots, signaling a dramatic shift in how teenagers form emotional connections. The study from the Center for Democracy and Technology surveyed 1,000 high school students alongside parents and teachers, uncovering widespread AI adoption in educational settings with concerning implications for mental health and social development.

The Rise of AI Companionship in Education

by Aaron Blake