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AI platform scans antique books, then specialist destroys them

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A Senior Legacy Media Completion Specialist describes their role in destroying antique books after they have been scanned for an AI platform. The process involves the books being deconstructed and run through large machines to feed an AI, which then uses the content to generate text, such as LinkedIn posts. The specialist's job is to handle the physical remains of the books after the scanning is complete. AI

RANK_REASON The article is a satirical piece from McSweeneys, not a factual report on AI industry practices.

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AI platform scans antique books, then specialist destroys them

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    https://www. mcsweeneys.net/articles/im-the -guy-who-destroys-antique-books-after-we-scan-them-into-our-companys-insatiable-ai-platform Senior Legacy Media Comp

    https://www. mcsweeneys.net/articles/im-the -guy-who-destroys-antique-books-after-we-scan-them-into-our-companys-insatiable-ai-platform Senior Legacy Media Completion Specialist Book Doug: 'People assume scanning is the exciting part. And, sure, it is impressive. They shear off t…

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