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

Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?
BBC Technology Saturday 15 August 2026, 11:25 UTC 1 min read
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Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.

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