https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/civil-society-groups-push-ftc-to-sue-ai-companies-over-book-destructionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/civil-society-groups-push-ftc-to-sue-ai-companies-over-book-destructionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/civil-society-groups-push-ftc-to-sue-ai-companies-over-book-destruction#u47115Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:02:03 +0000Civil society groups are pushing the FTC to take action against AI companies accused of buying and destroying millions of antique books to train their models. The groups claim that AI firms are hoarding and destroying rare books, with some sources suggesting that Amazon is involved in the destruction of these books. The issue has sparked concerns about the impact on cultural heritage and the book industry.Why it mattersThe destruction of antique books by AI companies has raised concerns about the preservation of cultural heritage and the impact on the book industry. The AI companies are using