Forbes reports on companies buying and destroying rare books to train AI
SubstantialPressure3 · reddit · 2026-08-20
A Forbes report highlights a controversial trend where companies are purchasing rare books solely to scan them for AI training datasets, subsequently destroying the physical copies. This practice raises ethical concerns regarding data acquisition and the preservation of cultural heritage.
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