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AI Engineering
Hacker News·Aug 21·5 min read
AI companies destroy physical books – let's scan rare books before it's too late
TL;DR
AI companies are secretly acquiring, scanning, and destroying physical books to monopolize knowledge for training models, prompting urgent calls for global volunteer efforts to scan and preserve these texts.
✦ Why It Matters
Join the effort to scan and upload books to preserve human knowledge before it's lost to AI monopolization.
Key Takeaways
- Volunteer to scan and upload books to Anna's Archive.
- Support initiatives that promote knowledge sharing and preservation.
- Raise awareness about the ethical implications of book destruction.
- Encourage others to participate in preserving cultural heritage.
How It Works
AI companies acquire secondhand books, scan them for training data, and then destroy the physical copies. This process allows them to create unique datasets that competitors cannot access, effectively monopolizing knowledge.