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COMPANY OFFERING PRINTED BOOKS TO TRAIN AI STOPS AFTER 404 MEDIA COVERAGE

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WHAT HAPPENED

ISBNdb, a company, has stopped offering printed books to train AI after facing backlash, according to 404 Media. The company removed its webpages related to training AI and denied ever buying, scanning, or selling a book for AI training. This decision was made after the company's actions were covered by 404 Media.

ISBNdb claimed that the site was a 'test of market interest', implying that the company was gauging demand for AI training services. However, the exact scope and details of the company's activities are not clear from the available information. The company's decision to stop offering the service suggests that the backlash had a significant impact.

The incident highlights the concerns surrounding the use of printed materials for AI training, although the specific background and motivations behind ISBNdb's actions are not well understood from the provided sources.

  • ISBNdb stopped offering printed books to train AI after backlash
  • The company denied buying, scanning, or selling books for AI training
  • The site was claimed to be a 'test of market interest'

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