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Brave Software Sues News Corp to Block Copyright Lawsuit
Legal Battle Over Search Indexing
Brave Software has filed a lawsuit against News Corp in a San Francisco federal court, seeking to prevent legal action over the indexing of copyrighted articles from publications such as The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post.
News Corp had sent a cease-and-desist letter to Brave, alleging that the company was unlawfully “scraping” and monetizing its content. Brave argues that indexing website content is essential for any search engine to function and falls under “fair use.”
Impact on AI and Search Competition
Brave also accused News Corp of attempting to hinder advancements in artificial intelligence, as AI models often rely on search engine responses. It pointed out that its Brave Search platform holds less than 1% of the search market, while Google dominates with nearly 90%.
According to Brave, News Corp’s actions—along with its partnership with Google—are aimed at driving smaller competitors out of the market and reinforcing high barriers to entry.
News Corp’s Allegations Against Brave
In its cease-and-desist letter, News Corp criticized Brave for publicly opposing “Big Tech’s privacy issues” while allegedly profiting from unauthorized use of copyrighted material. The company claimed Brave was selling indexed content to the same tech firms it criticizes.
News Corp has taken similar legal action against other AI-related firms, including a recent lawsuit against Perplexity AI for alleged large-scale content copying.
Legal and Industry Implications
Brave is seeking a legal declaration that its use of News Corp content within search indexing does not constitute copyright infringement. The case is part of a broader conflict between publishers and technology firms over the use of copyrighted content to support AI and search platforms.
The outcome could set an important precedent for how news content is used in search engines and AI systems, potentially reshaping future licensing agreements between media companies and tech firms.
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