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Amazon buys rare books for AI training, reportedly destroys originals

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2 outlets - including Decrypt and Cryptobriefing - are covering this story. A tracking device planted in a book order ended at a Las Vegas facility where Amazon strips bindings to scan pages for training data.

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Rare Books Traced to Amazon AI Training Facility to Be Scanned and Destroyed
Decrypt 16h ago

Rare Books Traced to Amazon AI Training Facility to Be Scanned and Destroyed

A tracking device planted in a book order ended at a Las Vegas facility where Amazon strips bindings to scan pages for training data.

Amazon buys rare books for AI training, reportedly destroys originals
Crypto Briefing News 17h ago

Amazon buys rare books for AI training, reportedly destroys originals

The destruction of rare books for AI training raises ethical concerns about cultural preservation and the future of human-authored content. The post Amazon buys rare books for AI training, reportedly destroys originals appeared first on Cry…