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published_at: "2026-08-17T19:06:11.000Z"
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# AirTag reveals Amazon is trashing rare books to train AI

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**Published:** 2026-08-17T19:06:11.000Z
**Category:** Industry
**Topics:** amazon, llm

## Summary

Amazon’s team uses a T\. rex preparing to devour a book as its logo\.

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/hidden-airtag-reveals-amazon-is-trashing-rare-books-to-train-ai/>)
- [Discussion](<https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49336050>)