That's a terrible comparison, unless you're asserting that the photographer's own website was infringing his copyright, so LIAON has the same vicarious liability that TPB (arguably) did.
In which case, I guess he should sue himself. That's the nonsense world this silly claim leads to.
The open web depends on being able to freely link to content. Don't let an emotional response to AI turn you against by hyperlinks.
There's something to be said for not pissing people off.
Certain other search engines would still accept the filetype:torrent search key for the longest time after, with no problems whatsoever. (Currently doesn't seem to work anymore, mostly because I think people switched to magnet links).
That is a non-answer that didn't work out well for the Pirate Bay.
The intimidation tactics are despicable, but that is expected for "non-profit" that pretends to work for the "democratization of $X".