Someone Is Mysteriously Snapping Up Used Books Around the World

AI companies are accused of destroying rare books by scanning and discarding them to train models, sparking public concern and criticism from figures like Michael Burry and Elon Musk. A 404 Media article linked ISBNdb to bulk book purchases, though no direct evidence connects the company to rare book acquisitions. Documents reveal at least one AI company destroyed millions of books in 2024 to avoid training on AI-generated text, which risks 'model collapse.'