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School uses AI to remove 200 books, including Orwell's 1984 and Twilight
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A secondary school in Greater Manchester used AI to identify and remove 200 books from its library, including George Orwell's 1984 and Stephanie Meyer's Twilight, due to them being deemed "inappropriate." This decision has caused significant concern among campaigners and the librarian.
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- Concern: The decision to use AI for banning books raises significant ethical concerns about censorship and the role of technology in cultural preservation.
- Concern: Investigating the librarian for refusing to ban books highlights the troubling implications of AI-driven decisions on freedom of expression.