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Secondhand booksellers in the UK and Ireland have noticed unusual bulk orders and suspect AI companies are acquiring data through these purchases. This activity raises concerns about data acquisition methods in the AI industry.
Secondhand booksellers in the UK and Ireland have noticed unusual bulk orders and suspect AI companies are acquiring data through these purchases. This activity raises concerns about data acquisition methods in the AI industry.
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The suspected use of bulk book orders by AI firms highlights emerging strategies for data collection that could impact the publishing and secondhand book markets. Understanding these practices is important for assessing AI data sourcing ethics and market effects.
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