Dutch bookseller thought a 3,000-book order was a scam until he learned it may have been for AI

An unusual book order initially dismissed as a scam may be linked to artificial intelligence training. AI companies are increasingly sourcing physical books beyond online content for their models. One company reportedly purchased millions of books for destructive scanning and training purposes. This practice has raised questions about copyright and fair use in AI development. Similar large book orders have also been reported by booksellers in other countries.