Many mushroom identification and foraging books being sold on Amazon are likely generated by AI with no human authorship. These books could provide dangerous misinformation and potentially lead to deaths if people eat poisonous mushrooms based on the AI's inaccurate descriptions. Two New York mushroom societies have warned about the risks of AI-generated foraging guides. Experts note that safely identifying wild mushrooms requires careful research and experience that an AI system does not have. Amazon has since removed some books flagged as AI-generated, but more may exist. Detecting AI-generated books and authors can be difficult as the systems can fabricate author bios and images. Relying on multiple credible sources, as well as guidance from local foraging groups, is advised for safely pursuing mushroom foraging.

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[–] somedude@lemmy.ninja 6 points 10 months ago (2 children)

not arguing, but what do you use instead (other than your local book store)?

[–] nocturne213@lemm.ee 14 points 10 months ago (3 children)

https://m.alibris.com

[–] frog@beehaw.org 6 points 10 months ago

Ooooh, thanks for this! They have a UK site too, and they have second-hand books. I already did most of my college textbook shopping on AbeBooks (owned by Amazon), but if Alibris have the other ones I need, phase 2 will happen there.

[–] gullible@kbin.social 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Is there a way to see specific reviews of sellers or is it strictly a star system? I love the site design, it doesn’t e n d l e s s l y dick around with you like amazon’s current setup.

[–] nocturne213@lemm.ee 3 points 10 months ago

I do not recall, i have not used it much since i got my college textbooks in 08.

[–] cubedsteaks@lemmy.today 1 points 10 months ago

lol my city has several libraries which aren't book stores.