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Amanda Caswell

I read 100 books a year —and Meta AI struggled to come up with new recommendations

Old books leaning over on a wooden bookshelf.

Growing up shy, with my older sibling always choosing what we watched on TV, I naturally fell in love with reading. The world within books was far more captivating than eating lunch alone or watching another episode of "The Wonder Years." Without a doubt, science fiction books like Arthur C. Clarke’s 2001: A Space Odyssey sparked my interest in AI, but to this day, I’ll read everything from Shakespeare to the back of the cereal box with enthusiasm. I often read more than one book at a time, binging characters and storylines the way most of my friends stream their favorite shows.

Besides having stacks of books on my nightstand, I also have a large collection of audible books in my library that I listen to on long runs and in the car. When you’re a book lover like me, suggestions can come from anywhere. Amazon to the local librarian will make suggestions, but in most cases, I’ve already read them. This time, I decided to put AI to the test.

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