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Reddit Files Federal Lawsuit Alleging Perplexity AI Built $20B Business on Stolen Data

Reddit has launched legal action against Perplexity AI and several data scraping companies, alleging systematic theft of its content. The lawsuit claims these firms bypassed digital protections to harvest Reddit’s data for AI training, despite cease-and-desist demands.

Legal Battle Over AI Training Data

Reddit has initiated federal legal proceedings against artificial intelligence company Perplexity and multiple data scraping firms, accusing them of systematically stealing proprietary content to build AI products, according to court documents filed in Manhattan. The lawsuit alleges these companies illegally circumvented digital security measures to access Reddit’s data for training AI models without compensation or permission.

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AT&T Data Breach Settlement Deadline Extended, Offering Millions in Compensation

AT&T customers impacted by major data breaches now have additional time to seek compensation from the company’s $177 million settlement fund. The new December 2025 deadline gives affected individuals more opportunity to file claims for documented losses or pro-rata payments.

Extended Filing Deadline for AT&T Settlement

Customers affected by AT&T’s data breaches now have an additional month to file claims for compensation, according to recent court documents. Sources indicate the deadline for the $177 million settlement has been extended from November 18 to December 18, 2025, giving potential claimants more time to submit their paperwork.