AI search startup Perplexity launches revenue sharing program for publishers

July 30, 2024: Perplexity AI Unveils Publishers Revenue Sharing Plan - Perplexity AI Inc. has launched a revenue sharing program compensating publishers when their content generates prompt response revenue. This initiative follows plagiarism accusations from Forbes. Publishers will earn a flat fee from ad-generated search results and gain access to Perplexitys API and a free one-year subscription to its paid service. Backed by $165 million in funding, Perplexity aims to partner with 30 publishers, including Der Spiegel and TIME, by year-end. This move aligns with the companys potential $250 million fundraising effort.