Reddit's DMCA Lawsuit Against Data Scrapers Moves Forward After Ruling

WHO:

Techmeme - Reddit, Perplexity AI, SerpApi, and three data scraper firms are involved in the lawsuit.

WHAT:

Techmeme - A US judge largely denied a motion to dismiss from SerpApi regarding Reddit's lawsuit.

Ars Technica - Reddit is advancing its lawsuit accusing Perplexity AI of conspiring with web scrapers.

WHERE:

Techmeme - The lawsuit is taking place in the United States.

WHY:

Techmeme - The lawsuit claims copyright law violations under the DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act).

HOW:

Techmeme - The judge's ruling allows Reddit's claims against the data scrapers to proceed.

(UPDATED August 1, 2026 04:09 UTC)

A U.S. judge has largely denied a motion to dismiss from SerpApi in a lawsuit where Reddit is accusing Perplexity AI of conspiring with data scraper firms, including SerpApi. The lawsuit, which is centered around allegations of copyright law violations under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, will now allow Reddit's claims against the data scrapers to move forward. This legal battle is taking place in the United States and involves several companies in the tech industry.