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NZ bookstores receive bulk orders suspected of being used to train AI

New Zealand bookstores are receiving large orders for older non-fiction books believed intended for artificial intelligence training.

Skinny McBuntu

New Zealand bookstores have been receiving bulk orders for non-fiction books published before the 1990s. The orders are suspected of being used to train artificial intelligence systems. One seller has confirmed receiving such orders.

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NZ bookstores receive bulk orders suspected of being used to train AI

One seller said the orders were for non-fiction books published before the 1990s.

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