Perplexity AI Inc., a startup building an AI search engine to rival Google, is launching a revenue-sharing program for publishers. The company has allocated $42.5 million to distribute among participating publishers in response to criticism and legal action from some media outlets over the use of their work. CEO Aravind Srinivas announced the initiative, aimed at addressing concerns and fostering collaboration between Perplexity AI and its publishing partners.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-25/perplexity-to-let-publishers-share-in-revenue-from-ai-searches