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Anthropic's mass book-scanning for Claude sparks bulk-order alarm at bookstores

CBC-sourced report flags bulk-order pattern and advises caution

1 Sep 27 7:30 AM · 1d ago · 1 article · 1 source · development 1 of 3

Coverage picked up from CBC News describes a growing but unconfirmed suspicion among Canadian booksellers that bulk buyers are sourcing AI training material, and advises sellers to verify buyer identity, use traceable payment, and negotiate price before accepting such offers.

CBC-sourced report flags bulk-order pattern and advises caution
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Anthropic AI company operating Claude chatbotPatrick Hempelmann Owner, BMV Books (Toronto)Peter Sellers Owner, Sellers & Newel (Toronto)Innodata New Jersey-based AI data companyZoom Books Pitt Meadows, B.C. book reseller and recycler

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  1. 1 outlet Toronto booksellers flag suspicious bulk orders after Anthropic's book-scanning operation comes to light

    first by Yahoo! Finance Canada, 1d ago

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