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AI's societal harms overshadow book destruction, experts say

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Artificial intelligence is being used to harm individuals and society, with potentially catastrophic outcomes. However, the AI-driven destruction of old books is considered a minor issue compared to other AI-related harms. As more content moves to digital formats, the monetary and collectible value of physical books has decreased, making recycling a practical option for many. AI

IMPACT AI's application in societal disruption and content destruction raises ethical concerns.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing the harms of AI and its impact on literature.

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AI's societal harms overshadow book destruction, experts say

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

    Yes, # AI is used to abuse/weaken people and # society in countless ways, and is likely to lead to ever more catastrophic consequences, but it's consumption and

    Yes, # AI is used to abuse/weaken people and # society in countless ways, and is likely to lead to ever more catastrophic consequences, but it's consumption and destruction of old # books is pretty low on these scales. As print has migrated to digital content, the monetary value …

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