Rise in secondhand book sales fueled by AI
Independent booksellers have observed a surge in large bulk orders of secondhand books, possibly to supply AI training programs that require extensive datasets. These orders have increased significantly, with some buyers reportedly shipping books to locations for digital scanning and destruction, a process linked to "Project Panama," aimed at creating vast digital archives. Experts highlight concerns over the destruction of rare and valuable texts, raising ethical and legal questions about the use of books for AI training.
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