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Reddit Accuses Perplexity of Data Theft in Elaborate Digital Trap

Reddit has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that AI company Perplexity circumvented data protection measures to scrape content despite agreements to the contrary. The social media platform set up an elaborate digital trap using content only accessible through Google, which reportedly caught Perplexity using the material within hours. The case highlights growing tensions between AI companies and content platforms over data sourcing practices.

The Digital “Marked Bill” Trap

In what reads like a digital detective story, Reddit has accused artificial intelligence startup Perplexity of systematically bypassing its data protection measures to scrape content for its AI models. According to a lawsuit filed Wednesday in Manhattan federal court, the social media giant set up an elaborate trap that allegedly caught the $20 billion AI company red-handed.

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Nothing Phone 3a Glyph Light Glitch Persists After Update, Software Fix in Development

Nothing Phone 3a series owners are experiencing a stubborn Glyph light glitch where segments remain illuminated despite settings controls. According to user reports, the issue emerged after the September software update and temporarily resolves only after rebooting the device.

Widespread Glyph Interface Malfunction Reported

Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro users are experiencing a persistent glitch affecting the company’s signature Glyph lighting system, according to multiple user reports. The issue, which emerged following the September software update, causes specific Glyph segments to remain illuminated despite user attempts to control them through normal settings. Sources indicate the problem affects both standard and Pro models of the recently released device.