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AI Company Allegedly Scans Books from ISBNdb for Training Data

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An AI company is reportedly scanning books from the ISBNdb.com database to train its models. The company, which has not been publicly identified, is allegedly using the database's collection of book metadata to build its AI systems. This practice raises questions about copyright and fair use in the context of AI training data. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about copyright and data sourcing practices in AI model development.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a practice related to AI training data, but does not announce a new model, product, or significant industry event.

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AI Company Allegedly Scans Books from ISBNdb for Training Data

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