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Booksellers suspect AI firms are buying and then destroying rare books

Ars Technica • Wed, 12 Aug 2026

Booksellers suspect AI firms are buying and then destroying rare books

AI firms quietly bulk buying rare books face resistance from booksellers.

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AI firms quietly bulk buying rare books face resistance from booksellers.

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AI firms quietly bulk buying rare books face resistance from booksellers.

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https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/heres-a-balm-if-the-idea-of-destroying-books-to-train-ai-breaks-your-heart/