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Amazon, which started off selling books, is destroying rare texts to train AI
Amazon is destroying rare books to train its AI models. The company buys rare texts, cuts off their spines, and scans them for AI training.
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bbc.com
Rise in Used Book Sales: Is AI the Reason?
A mysterious trend is happening in the used book market. Over the past few months, used book sellers have noticed a peculiar pattern of large orders for novels, which are then shipped to distant warehouses. This has left many wondering if the reason behind this surge is a…
annahar.com
China Faces Data Shortage in AI Race
China is facing a data shortage in its AI race, which could hinder its ability to compete globally. The country's lack of high-quality Chinese data for training AI models is a major concern.
decrypt.co
AI Book Burning? Companies Are Destroying Millions of Books to Feed Chatbots
AI companies are anonymously buying physical books in bulk and destroying them after scanning them for AI training. This has raised fears that rare books are disappearing, and a federal judge has ruled that destructive scanning of legally purchased books can qualify as fa…
wired.com
I Built a Self-Improving AI, and So Can You
The author built a self-improving AI model using AutoResearch and Prime Intellect, demonstrating the potential for democratizing AI training and creating specialized models. This approach could lead to a billion intelligences that create beautiful things, rather than rely…