Used bookstores navigate 'suspicious' bulk orders amid AI book-shredding fears

Used bookstores in Canada are grappling with unusual bulk orders that have raised concerns about AI companies acquiring their old inventory for training purposes only to shred the books afterward. This situation has caused anxiety among sellers fearing a depletion of available used titles. The issue highlights the growing tension between traditional bookselling and the rapidly advancing tech industry, with implications for both the sustainability of physical bookstores and the ethical use of data in AI development.