AirTag reveals how Amazon destroys rare books for AI training
An investigation using an AirTag has confirmed that Amazon collects rare physical books to scan them for AI model training before destroying the copies. This process highlights the aggressive methods large tech companies employ to acquire high-quality, copyrighted data for machine learning development. The practice raises significant concerns regarding the preservation of historical texts and the ethical implications of using intellectual property without the ongoing utility of the original physical volumes.
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