AI companies are reportedly purchasing large quantities of rare books, scanning them for data, and then destroying the originals. Services like ISBNdb facilitate these bulk orders, with a particular demand for pre-2022 books to avoid AI-generated content. A federal judge has deemed this practice as fair use, arguing that the destruction of the original ensures only one copy remains. AI
IMPACT This practice raises questions about data sourcing and preservation, potentially impacting the availability of historical texts for future research.
RANK_REASON The item discusses a practice involving AI companies and books, but it is presented as a report from a user on a social media platform rather than a direct announcement or investigation.
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