In some interpretation of copyright law, it’s considered a “transfer” rather than a “copy” if you destroy the physical original. (Ignore all subsequent copying of the digital version.)

Actually old and rare books are probably public domain, so that’s not an argument.

Also, most of the books they scan/destroy are low quality trashy novels that won’t even sell at thrift stores. But as they are written by humans it is still useful for training models.

So, you get the benefits of a baked potato without having to bake a potato? Sounds like a win-win situation in a fast food scenario.

It’s not the first time I’ve seen someone (mis)using the word “torrent” when asking about piracy in the 90s.

Altitude: 1500 meters

Weight: Under 1000kg

CMR is faster, but SMR is cheaper. (Very simplified.)

The worst about those is that they only give you 6 questions to choose from, and all of them are really bad as security questions.

They should have had a list of at least 20 to choose from. Preferably the ability to enter your own as well.

You forgot Africa and all the Mexican countries.

It’s called “Dictator Chic”.