# Tech Giants Buy Dutch Books for AI | Amsterdam News

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Podcast: [Amsterdam News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/amsterdam-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7623315)
Published: 2026-09-03T15:50:07+00:00
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Big tech is buying up old Dutch books by the truckload to train AI models—book dealers are cashing in, but publishers are sounding the alarm: paying for a book doesn’t mean you can copy its content without permission. Dutch publishers are now building a system to let authors opt in and get paid if their work fuels AI training—setting the stage for a major copyright showdown. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e2bd54cc2f64d9e9

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