Amazon's Controversial AI Training Tactics Target Rare Books
By Editor • August 17, 2026 • 1 min read
Amazon has been purchasing rare texts, removing their spines, and scanning them for AI training, reveals 404 Media. A tracking device placed in one of these books led to its arrival at the tech giant's Las Vegas facility, VGT3, marked by a dinosaur logo.
Despite its statement claiming the acquisition aims to enhance customer services, critics raise concerns about the ethics of destroying unique literary works for AI data. As companies seek vast quantities of text, rare and out-of-print materials present a valuable but contentious resource.
Source: techcrunch.com
