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AI training destroys books, risking permanent information loss

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The destruction of old books for AI training is being criticized as an idiotic and destructive practice. This method not only eliminates the original information source but also guarantees a total loss of that information over time. The author suggests that those responsible should face legal consequences. AI

IMPACT Potential loss of historical and cultural information due to AI training practices.

RANK_REASON The item expresses a strong opinion about AI training methods but does not report on a specific event or development.

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AI training destroys books, risking permanent information loss

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

    The destruction of old books to feed # AI training algorithms is absolutely one of the most destructive, idiotic examples of setting up a total loss condition I

    The destruction of old books to feed # AI training algorithms is absolutely one of the most destructive, idiotic examples of setting up a total loss condition I’ve ever seen, wherein you’ve not only destroyed the original information source but have also guaranteed total informat…

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