Technology@lemmy.world•AI Companies Are Buying Tons of Old Books Because They're Free of AI Slopbyminus@lemmy.zipEnglish3 daysWhen they destroy the physical copy they remove them from the antique stores market which often rely on circulation. Edit: Also physical copies don’t require electricity, a device and internet access plus they are something you can own. 2324
Technology@lemmy.world•AI Companies Are Buying Tons of Old Books Because They're Free of AI Slopbyminus@lemmy.zipEnglish3 daysThe worst part is that they are destroying the books afterwards. 115119
When they destroy the physical copy they remove them from the antique stores market which often rely on circulation.
Edit: Also physical copies don’t require electricity, a device and internet access plus they are something you can own.