Investigation reveals Amazon destroys rare books to train AI
Cybernews_com · reddit · 2026-08-18
An investigation by 404 Media has exposed that Amazon is allegedly destroying rare books to use for AI training. By placing an AirTag inside a rare book shipped as part of a bulk order, journalists tracked the device to an Amazon AI training facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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