Used Book Sales in Japan Surge Fivefold Due to AI Scanning
Sales at Japanese used bookstores have increased fivefold with the wholesale purchase of tons of books. Reports indicate the books are being scanned and destroyed by foreign AI giants.
Used bookstores in Japan are experiencing a massive fivefold surge in sales driven by the bulk purchase of hundreds or even tons of books at a time.
Fivefold Surge in Sales
Used bookstores across Japan have recorded a significant increase in sales, reaching up to fivefold amid recent market activity.
Bulk Purchases by the Ton
While business owners are pleased with the situation, the wholesale purchase of books in quantities of hundreds or directly by the ton has raised questions and mixed feelings within the industry.
Okayama and Foreign Centers
According to reports by NTV Japan, many hardcover and paperback works that attract readers' interest are being routed to a logistics center in Okayama Prefecture.
AI Scanning and Destruction Process
There are strong suspicions that foreign artificial intelligence tech giants are behind these bulk purchases, with the books being scanned and subsequently destroyed.