AI Firms Drive Bulk Used Book Sales to Fuel Destructive Scans

By Chris Morris · Fast Company · 2026-08-17

According to Fast Company, technology firms are purchasing massive quantities of physical books from independent sellers to train large language models. These bulk orders often involve a process known as destructive scanning, where bound volumes are dismantled and digitized befor

According to Fast Company, technology firms are purchasing massive quantities of physical books from independent sellers to train large language models. These bulk orders often involve a process known as destructive scanning, where bound volumes are dismantled and digitized befor