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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Perplexity AI’s Chief Legal Officer Pushes Back Against Copyright Suits and Amazon Dispute

Legal head Nathan Barksdale asserts startup’s right to operate amid mounting IP litigation from major publishers, Reddit, and Amazon

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Perplexity AI, a $20 billion startup specializing in AI-driven search, is confronting multiple copyright lawsuits and a computer fraud claim from Amazon. Nathan Barksdale, the company’s head of legal, rejects attempts to intimidate the firm, emphasizing Perplexity’s distinct technology and commitment to defending user…
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Perplexity AI’s Chief Legal Officer Pushes Back Against Copyright Suits and Amazon Dispute Perplexity AI, a $20 billion startup specializing in AI-driven search, is confronting multiple copyright lawsuits and a computer fraud claim from Amazon. Nathan Barksdale, the company’s head of legal, rejects attempts t... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/perplexity-ai-s-chief-legal-officer-pushes-back-against-copyright-suits-and-amazon-dispute

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