A new report by 404 Media, cited by NDTV, alleges that Amazon facilities scan large numbers of physical books and then shred or cut them. The investigation reportedly traces a rare book to an Amazon processing site, where workers allegedly handle the materials in a way that converts printed works into digital data.
The outlets describe the claim as involving “mass-scans” of books and destruction of physical copies as part of the workflow. The reporting frames the allegation around the use of scanned content, suggesting it is then used to train or support AI systems. While NDTV focuses on the investigation’s findings about scanning and shredding, other details—such as the scope of the practice, the specific processes used at each facility, and whether Amazon has issued a formal response—are not included in the provided text.
Overall, the cited story centers on the investigation’s findings and their implications for how printed books may be digitized for AI-related purposes, alongside the reported fate of the physical items being processed.
