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Reddit Files Federal Lawsuit Against AI Firm Perplexity Over Data Scraping Allegations

Reddit has initiated legal action against AI company Perplexity and several data-scraping entities for allegedly harvesting user content without permission. The lawsuit marks the platform’s second major legal challenge against AI companies in recent months, signaling increased tension between content platforms and AI developers.

Legal Action Against AI Search Competitor

Reddit has filed a federal lawsuit against artificial intelligence company Perplexity and several other entities for allegedly scraping millions of user comments without authorization, according to court documents filed in New York. The social media platform’s legal complaint targets San Francisco-based Perplexity, which operates an AI chatbot and “answer engine” competing with established services like ChatGPT and Google search.

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Coinbase Deploys AI Agent Payment System for Autonomous Crypto Transactions

Coinbase has introduced a new payment system allowing AI agents to autonomously conduct financial transactions on-chain. The platform enables agents to pay for services, tip creators, and manage business operations using stablecoins through the x402 protocol.

AI Agents Gain Financial Autonomy Through Coinbase’s New Payment System

Coinbase has reportedly launched a groundbreaking payment system that enables artificial intelligence agents to conduct financial transactions autonomously on blockchain networks, according to recent company announcements. The Payments MCP platform represents a significant step toward what analysts suggest could be a future where AI systems participate directly in the global economy.