Several libraries, including Harvard University and Boston's public library, are opening their collections to support the training of AI chatbots. Traditionally, AI models have been trained using internet data, but as artificial intelligence systems require more diverse and comprehensive sources, these institutions are providing access to their books and documents. This move aims to enrich AI learning with a broader repository of human knowledge beyond online content, addressing the growing demand from technology companies for high-quality data. The initiative reflects a shift towards integrating traditional library resources into the development of AI technologies.
Everything said on the internet was the start of teaching artificial intelligence about humanity. Data-hungry tech companies are now tapping into an older repository of knowledge: the library stacks. https://t.co/o2cgWlS7hK
AI chatbots need more books to learn from. These libraries are opening their stacks https://t.co/jxy8svE49j https://t.co/u1xV1BMucq
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