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404 Media hid a tracker in a rare book shipment and found an Amazon facility that scans and destroys books for AI training data. NPR's All Things Considered followed up.
Week of Aug 23, 2026
- Subtlefakes: Slightly Altered Nonconsensual AI Images Are Taking Over X
Maiberg names the new wave — real photos subtly edited rather than face-swapped, monetized through X's ad revenue sharing.
Week of Aug 23, 2026