Booksellers have raised concerns that AI companies are purchasing large quantities of rare books and destroying them after scanning for AI training. A report by 404 Media indicates that an Airtag placed in a rare book tracked its shipment to an Amazon AI training facility in Las Vegas. The facility reportedly focuses on disassembling books for scanning. Amazon did not provide specific comments regarding the AI training aspect when approached for a statement.
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Airtag Tracking Suggests Amazon is Disposing of Rare Books for AI Training
A report suggests that Amazon may be involved in the destruction of rare books after scanning them for AI training. An Airtag placed in a book tracked its shipment to an Amazon facility in Las Vegas, where books are reportedly disassembled for scanning. Amazon has not commented specifically on these claims.
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Hidden Airtag reveals Amazon is trashing rare books to train AI
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Airtag Tracking Suggests Amazon is Disposing of Rare Books for AI Training