AI firms seek to gatekeep knowledge by using books for training data

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-08-17 20:12

AI companies aim to control human knowledge by using books for training data, thereby preventing individuals from learning independently and for free. The author suggests that self-directed learning through books remains a valuable pursuit, even as they express a personal interest in learning to code. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about AI companies' control over information access and the value of independent learning.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece expressing a critical view on AI companies' practices.

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AI firms seek to gatekeep knowledge by using books for training data

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Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-08-17 20:12

It becomes clear what AI companies really want when they destroy books for training material...they want to be the gatekeepers, the owners, of human knowledge.

It becomes clear what AI companies really want when they destroy books for training material...they want to be the gatekeepers, the owners, of human knowledge. The last thing these companies want is for you to learn things for yourself, for free. Picking up a good book and teachi…

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It becomes clear what AI companies really want when they destroy books for training material...they want to be the gatekeepers, the owners, of human knowledge.

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