# Booksellers Alarmed as AI Giants Shred Millions of Books

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Podcast: [Epoch Reports](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-report-5157765)
Published: 2026-09-10T09:00:00+00:00
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One bookstore owner noticed a sudden spike in book sales in April—between double and triple the weekly sales tally. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

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