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AI firms reportedly buying CDs after acquiring books

AI companies are reportedly purchasing CDs, following a trend of acquiring books. This practice has raised questions about the scope of data acquisition for AI training. AI

RANK_REASON The item discusses a rumor about AI companies buying CDs, which is not a verifiable event or significant industry development.

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AI firms reportedly buying CDs after acquiring books

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · alice_pea_3526 ·

    @ Richard_Littler Wait, so these # AI companies are buying out all the CDs now? They didn't stop with BOOKS?!?

    @ Richard_Littler Wait, so these # AI companies are buying out all the CDs now? They didn't stop with BOOKS?!?