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Re:AI companies destroy physical books – let's scan rare boo... by s1artibartfast on Saturday August 22, 2026 @12:02AM (#49396456)
Every book since 1870 has been required to provide two copies to the US Library of Congress in order to register their copyright.

It keeps about 50% of the books submitted. The other half are donated

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Re:AI companies destroy physical books – let's scan rare boo... by pbhjpbhj on Wednesday September 02, 2026 @05:07AM (#49533721)
The Berne Convention, which USA finally ratified in 1989, has no registration and no deposit requirements.

AIUI registration only allows for additional penalties during infringement claims.

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