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Used bookstores in Canada are experiencing suspicious bulk orders due to fears that their books are being used for AI training data.

AIBook IndustryEthicsSep 1, 2026score 0.282 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
Microblog posts discuss concerns among used bookstores in Canada about suspicious bulk orders linked to fears of books being used for AI training. The issue highlights the impact of AI development on traditional book industries and raises questions about data usage and ethical practices in technology.

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Used bookstores in Canada are experiencing suspicious bulk orders due to fears that their books are being used for AI training data.
Parent: AIEntity: AI training dataImpact: negativeDate: Sep 1, 2026Target: Used bookstores' concerns about bulk orders and AI training data usage

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Used bookstores navigate 'suspicious' bulk orders amid AI book-shredding fears https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/canadian-book-stores-bulk-orders-ai-training-9.7311882?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Canada @canada-cbcnews
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Used bookstores navigate 'suspicious' bulk orders amid AI book-shredding fears https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/canadian-book-stores-bulk-orders-ai-training-9.7311882?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Calgary @calgary-cbcnews
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