Perplexity has responded to News Corp's lawsuit alleging copyright violations, claiming the media conglomerate and others wish generative AI technology did not exist. The startup criticized the media's stance, asserting that they prefer to monopolize publicly reported facts. Perplexity did not address the central accusation of content copying but questioned the validity of some claims made by News Corp. This marks a shift in Perplexity's approach towards media relations, as it attempts to frame the narrative around the benefits of AI tools. The ongoing legal battle highlights tensions between tech and media industries.