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- 1Unsealed Briefs Reveal Executives Knew of Book Piracy in AI Case●Unsealed Briefs in Authors’ Case v. Microsoft/OpenAI
Newly unsealed court briefs in the Authors Guild's copyright lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI show that top executives at the companies were aware that using pirated books to train AI models was legally questionable. The Authors Guild, representing writers including prominent novelists, argues the internal documents undermine claims of good faith. The filing is being widely discussed as it may influence the broader wave of copyright litigation over AI training data.
- 2Japanese used bookstores boom as AI firms buy books by the ton●Japanese used bookstores see 5x sales surge as books are being bought by the ton
Used bookstores across Japan are reporting a roughly fivefold surge in sales as bulk buyers purchase books by the ton. One order alone saw 50 tonnes of books shipped to the United States, reportedly for AI scanning and destruction. Sellers suspect many other large purchases end up in foreign scan-and-shred facilities that digitise texts for artificial intelligence training before disposing of the originals.
- 3David MacKay's 'Sustainable Energy Without the Hot Air' resurfaces▼Sustainable energy without the hot air (2008)
Physicist David MacKay's 2008 book 'Sustainable Energy Without the Hot Air', a free online analysis of Britain's energy options using straightforward numbers, is drawing fresh attention. Readers are revisiting its clear-headed arithmetic on renewables, nuclear power and energy demand, praising it as still one of the most accessible introductions to the practical trade-offs in decarbonising an economy.
- 4Huge Data Breach Leaves FBI Scrambling as Russian Attacks Destroy Millions of Books●Huge Data Breach Leaves F.B.I. Scrambling, and Russian Attacks Destroy Millions of Books
The FBI is dealing with the fallout from a major data breach, while reports say Russian attacks have destroyed millions of books in Ukraine. The stories are drawing wide attention together, with listeners following both the security lapse at the bureau and the cultural destruction abroad, sparking debate over cyber vulnerabilities and attacks on Ukrainian heritage.
- 5Kirkus picks tech reporter's data center book as October best read●“A tech reporter takes on an ever-expanding story: the endless proliferation of massive data centers.” Kirkus named HYPE
Tech reporter Paris Marx's upcoming book Hyperscale, which examines the rapid spread of massive data centers, has been named by Kirkus Reviews as one of its best books to read in October. The author shared the news ahead of the book's release and is encouraging readers to preorder. The endorsement adds momentum as the publication date approaches.
- 6Hawai'i releases latest State Data Book edition▼Latest edition of State of Hawai‘i Data Book released
The state of Hawai'i has published the newest edition of its State of Hawai'i Data Book, the annual statistical reference compiling official figures on the islands' population, economy and public services. The release gives researchers, businesses and residents access to updated data on demographics, government finances and other key indicators, and news outlets in the region are reporting on its availability to the public.
- 7AI demand lifts Micron's long-term memory supply deals to $32 billion▼🚨🧠💰 AI IS DRIVING A MASSIVE MEMORY-CHIP BOOM Micron says its long-term supply agreements have surged from $22 BILLION in
Micron says its long-term supply agreements have surged from $22 billion in June to $32 billion, driven by exploding demand for high-bandwidth memory used in AI data centers. The company expects memory supply to remain tight through the period ahead, underscoring how the AI buildout is reshaping the memory-chip market.
- 8New MongoDB Reporting Pattern Book Released on Leanpub●MongoDB Aggregation Pattern Pack — Vol. 1: Reporting & Dashboards: Copy-paste aggregation patterns for reporting and das
John Lynn has released 'MongoDB Aggregation Pattern Pack — Vol. 1: Reporting & Dashboards' on Leanpub. The book offers ten copy-paste MongoDB aggregation patterns aimed at reporting and dashboards, written for mongosh and demonstrated with Atlas sample data. It targets developers and analysts who want ready-made query templates rather than building aggregation pipelines from scratch, and has drawn modest early attention.
- 9Carrier pigeon internet packet goes up for auction at Christie's●Actual RFC1149 packet being auctioned https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/fine-printed-books-manuscripts-science/carrier-
Christie's is auctioning what is described as an actual RFC 1149 packet in its Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts: Science sale. RFC 1149, 'A Standard for the Transmission of IP Datagrams on Avian Carriers', is a famous 1990 April Fools' networking joke that defines how to send internet data by carrier pigeon. Tech and networking enthusiasts online are sharing the listing, treating the engineering in-joke made physical as a collectible piece of internet history.
- 10Bitcoin liquidity zones flagged between $87,500 and $90,000●Liquiditätszonen (Heatmap & Bookmap) ⚠️ Oberhalb des Kurses: Liquidationszonen bei 86.800 USD wurden angelaufen In der S
Traders are watching Bitcoin's liquidity map after liquidation zones around $86,800 were hit. Order-book data shows significant liquidity sitting between $87,500 and $90,000 above the current price, and larger spot purchases were reportedly recorded. The analysis suggests those levels could act as magnets or resistance as price moves through the range.
- 11Poll finds 77% of parents concerned about book bans●Would you believe that even the latest poll from Fox News shows that 77% of parents are concerned about book bans? Of co
A new Fox News poll shows 77% of parents are concerned about book bans in schools and libraries. Advocacy group Everylibrary highlighted the figure, noting that nearly every poll on the issue has produced similar results, suggesting broad parental opposition to removing books is consistent across surveys and pollsters.
- 12Swiss libraries put 140 million pages of books online●RE: https:// rbfirehose.com/2026/09/27/univ ersity-of-basel-140-million-pages-of-knowledge-history-accessible-online-fou
Four Swiss libraries, led by the University of Basel, have launched a platform called Books as Data, making roughly 140 million pages of digitised historical texts freely accessible online. The database, available in English at books-as-data.ch, opens centuries of printed knowledge to researchers and the public as machine-readable data.
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The University of Connecticut is highlighting the scientific dimensions of Henry David Thoreau's 'Walden', examining the natural observations and environmental data embedded in the classic 1854 book. The feature connects Thoreau's meticulous records of nature at Walden Pond to modern ecology and climate research, showing how his writings continue to inform scientific work today.
- 14Aidoc CEO discusses AI in medical imaging▼Aidoc CEO Elad Walach on AI, imaging and improving care | Data Book podcast
Aidoc chief executive Elad Walach appears on the Data Book podcast to discuss how artificial intelligence is being used in medical imaging and improving patient care. The conversation covers Aidoc's work helping hospitals flag urgent findings on scans, and how AI tools could speed diagnosis and support clinicians in everyday practice.
- 15Arkestro Co-Founder Edmund Zagorin Releases New Book on Predictive Supply Chains▼Arkestro Co-Founder and Procurement Expert Edmund Zagorin Launches Latest Book, The Predictive Enterprise: How Superhuman Supply Chains Transform Global Business
Edmund Zagorin, co-founder of procurement technology firm Arkestro, has launched his new book, The Predictive Enterprise: How Superhuman Supply Chains Transform Global Business. The book argues that predictive, data-driven approaches are reshaping how companies manage procurement and supply chains worldwide, and is aimed at business leaders navigating digital transformation in global operations.
- 16Ocean Edge Resort Expands Travel Outlook Partnership for Personalized Booking●Ocean Edge Resort Expands Travel Outlook Partnership to Personalize Guest Reservations From the First Phone Call
Ocean Edge Resort, the Cape Cod resort, has expanded its partnership with hospitality call-center firm Travel Outlook to personalize guest reservations starting from the first phone call. The move means reservations agents will have better tools and guest data to tailor the booking experience before arrival. Industry trade coverage highlights the deal as an example of how hotels are investing in guest service from the earliest point of contact.