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‘More than just objects’: Australian book sellers raise alarm over ‘horrific’ destruction of rare titles to feed AI - The Guardian
theguardian.com·August 1, 2026·1 min read

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Australian booksellers are expressing concern over the destruction of rare titles, which they label as "horrific," to create datasets for artificial intelligence. This alarm signals broader worries about the impact of AI on cultural heritage and the preservation of literature.
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‘More than just objects’: Australian book sellers raise alarm over ‘horrific’ destruction of rare titles to feed AI The Guardian
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