1. NYT tech workers strike after failed negotiations over salary and work conditions. 2. Perplexity CEO's offer to help during the strike is seen as undermining the workers. 3. Public backlash against Perplexity grows, with accusations of ethical violations. 4. There's already tension between NYT and Perplexity due to previous legal conflicts. 5. The strike continues, with no resolution in sight and both sides at a standoff.