I’m the Guy Who Destroys Antique Books After We Scan Them into Our Company’s Insatiable AI Platform
Summary
McSweeney’s satirically narrates a character who destroys antique books after they are scanned by an AI platform, highlighting tensions between AI training data needs and preserving cultural artifacts. The piece weaves in real-world copyright anxieties surrounding AI and references a Guardian report on destructive scanning, while showcasing environmental and ethical considerations through humor.