Anthropic reportedly bought large numbers of used books for AI training
Anthropic, an AI company, reportedly acquired big batches of secondhand books to train its models, according to shipping and court records. The buying was described as mysterious, and it has prompted new copyright worries in Korea.
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What happened
Shipping and court records show Anthropic, an AI company, sourced large quantities of used books for training its AI. The purchases were described as mysterious bulk buying.
Why it matters
The purchases have raised fresh copyright concerns in Korea.
Coverage
- Anthropic bought Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese books for AI training (koreajoongangdaily.com)
- Anthropic Used Books — AI Giant's Mysterious Bulk Book Purchases Uncovered (en.koreadaily.com)
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