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AI and Book Sales

Updated 2026-08-15 11:55 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Booksellers are reporting an increase in mysterious bulk orders, suggesting the books may be used to train AI. This trend is raising questions about the future of secondhand book sales.

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Ars Technica

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BBC News

Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?

Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.

2026-08-15 11:25 UTC