AI companies are reportedly placing large, automated orders for out-of-print books from German antiquarian booksellers, with the intention of scanning them for training data and then shredding the physical copies. This practice, while legal, is raising concerns among booksellers who see it as a new phenomenon occurring around mid-2026. The article suggests that current regulations are insufficient to prevent this, and proposes two demands that could address the issue without hindering training. AI
IMPACT This practice highlights potential new avenues for AI training data acquisition and raises concerns about the preservation of physical media and intellectual property.
RANK_REASON The item discusses a practice involving AI companies and its implications for antiquarian booksellers, framed as an opinion piece with proposed solutions.
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