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Used bookstores suspect AI book-shredding for training data

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Canadian used bookstores are experiencing a surge in suspicious bulk orders, leading to concerns about AI training data acquisition. Some stores are reporting orders for hundreds or thousands of identical books, often from new customers with no prior purchase history. This trend has prompted discussions about the ethical implications of using copyrighted books for AI training without compensation to authors or publishers. AI

IMPACT Potential for increased scrutiny and ethical debates around AI training data sourcing and copyright.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a trend and concerns related to AI training data acquisition, but does not announce a new model, research, or significant industry event.

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Used bookstores suspect AI book-shredding for training data

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

    Used bookstores navigate 'suspicious' bulk orders amid AI book-shredding fears | CBC News https://www. cbc.ca/news/canada/canadian-bo ok-stores-bulk-orders-ai-t

    Used bookstores navigate 'suspicious' bulk orders amid AI book-shredding fears | CBC News https://www. cbc.ca/news/canada/canadian-bo ok-stores-bulk-orders-ai-training-9.7311882 # ai # bookstodon

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