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Canada stops issuing ISBNs for AI-generated texts

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Library and Archives Canada (LAC) has announced it will no longer issue International Standard Book Numbers (ISBNs) for synthetic texts. This decision aims to combat the proliferation of AI-generated content, which the author refers to as "slop." While this is seen as a positive step, it is noted that other national ISBN authorities have not yet adopted a similar stance. AI

IMPACT This policy may influence how AI-generated content is cataloged and distributed, potentially impacting its discoverability and perceived legitimacy.

RANK_REASON A national library's policy change regarding AI-generated content. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Canada stops issuing ISBNs for AI-generated texts

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

    Finally some good news. LAC, which issues ISBN numbers, will not do so for synthetic texts. This news brought tears of joys, because you take the wins you can i

    Finally some good news. LAC, which issues ISBN numbers, will not do so for synthetic texts. This news brought tears of joys, because you take the wins you can in the fight against slop. Bad news, is presumably a lot of other national ISBN authorities have yet to take that stance.…

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