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AI firms reportedly destroying millions of books, sparking 'techbro' critique

AI companies are reportedly acquiring and destroying millions of printed books, a practice that some believe is driven by a desire to eliminate competition and control information. This trend is seen by some as a way to foster superficial understanding, which in turn fuels the need for AI-generated content and services. Critics argue that this destruction of physical media could lead to a loss of depth in knowledge and a rise in reliance on AI. AI

RANK_REASON The item discusses a fringe theory about AI companies destroying books, which lacks credible sourcing and is presented as a critique rather than a factual report.

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AI firms reportedly destroying millions of books, sparking 'techbro' critique

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "Reading kills superficiality, and without superficiality there can be no techbros, because without superficiality of understanding, there is no more need of AI

    "Reading kills superficiality, and without superficiality there can be no techbros, because without superficiality of understanding, there is no more need of AI" https://www. techspot.com/news/113277-ai-fi rms-quietly-buying-destroying-millions-printed-books.html # AI # capitalis…