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AI Firms Destroy Rare Books to Train Models
AI companies are reportedly shredding rare books to train language models, raising concerns over cultural preservation. The practice involves scanning and then destroying unique texts to avoid copyright issues. This approach prioritizes data acquisition over historical artifact conservation.
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The story highlights a troubling trade-off between AI progress and cultural heritage, but lacks specifics on which companies or how widespread the practice is.
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