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FTC opens investigation into AI book destruction in 2026?...

18 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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18 September 2026

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regulatory

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AI & ML

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United States

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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is likely to open a formal investigation by the end of 2026 into the practice by AI companies of bulk acquisition, destructive scanning, and destruction of print books used for AI training, following calls from civil society groups citing potentially unfair competition.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

The FTC's move signals a tightening regulatory environment for AI companies using print books for training data. You need to reassess your data acquisition risks and compliance strategy now to avoid enforcement and reputational damage.

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1 source · 18 Sep 2026

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