New York Times accuses Brave of scraping content

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit accusing Brave of scraping and exploiting content, according to Search Engine Journal. The Times alleges that Brave sold artificial intelligence companies access to material behind publishers’ paywalls.

The lawsuit also claims that the practice deprived publishers of advertising income. The allegations connect access to paid content with a revenue concern for publishers that rely on advertising.

The available source summary does not provide details of Brave’s response or the outcome of the case. The claims should therefore be treated as allegations, not established findings.

What this means for marketers

Marketers using content or data supplied through third parties should review the terms governing access and use. When assessing a provider, ask how its content is obtained and whether the intended use is covered by the relevant permissions.