Google Books (or similar) all book scans – $200k bounty (2025)

5 hours ago

Announcing a $200,000 bounty for obtaining complete scans of Google Books or similar large collections.
Interested individuals should read the detailed guidelines on volunteering and bounties first.
Current access is limited to small search snippets; scalable methods for data extraction are sought.
Encourages early contact with prototypes for potential collaboration and scaling support.
Highlights potential legendary archivist status for insiders, e.g., Google employees, despite the bounty's lesser monetary value to them.
Extends the bounty to other major collections, especially those by AI companies containing rare books.

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