Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?
Secondhand book sales have experienced a significant surge, with booksellers reporting unusual bulk orders that are suspected to be purchased for training artificial intelligence models. These books are reportedly being pulped after use, raising concerns about the environmental and economic implications of using physical books as AI training data.
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Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?
Secondhand book sales have experienced a significant surge, with booksellers reporting unusual bulk orders that are suspected to be purchased for training artificial intelligence models. These books are reportedly being pulped after use, raising concerns about the environmental and economic implications of using physical books as AI training data.
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