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AI Hunts Toxic Victorian Books | Dover News
Scientists are using AI to track down Victorian-era books laced with toxic arsenic dye, part of the “Poison Book Project” sparked by a discovery of a dangerously bright green book. By analyzing historical publishing data with tools like Claude, researchers are mapping where these hazardous books were made and distributed—revealing patterns tied to publisher hubs like Philadelphia and New York. The goal? To safely preserve these artifacts while protecting people from health risks like rashes and headaches. This blend of tech and humanities shows how AI is helping us engage with history…
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