At approximately $2.4T, the fashion sector is one of the world’s largest industries. Fashion and innovation have always gone hand-in-hand, and now tech is transforming the industry faster than ever.
Our new 6,900-word Future of Fashion Report looks at the trends redesigning fashion, from sewing robots to style-predicting AI algorithms to VR mirrors in dressing rooms.
Crimes against data viz
This network graph certainly is explosive.
I like that the title of this slide includes the word “summary.”
Thanks to our newsletter subscriber Daniel from NY for sending this.
Going my way?
Uber’s latest patents, acquired as part of a patent-buying spree, suggest a possible matchmaking future. One patent granted today details a “physical object-based people matching method, system, and device.”
The system describes gathering user data, from common interests, location, and even heart rate to recommend a similar user as a match.
The counter-argument put forward was that the celebration of failure encourages more folks to be founders.
Fair point, perhaps.
Here’s another probably unpopular opinion.
Maybe everyone shouldn’t be a founder?
AI mad dash
Big corporations across all industries are working to integrate machine learning into their products. Meanwhile, there’s a shortage of AI talent.
As a result, big tech companies are in a heated race to snag top AI startups. There have already been 8 acquisitions this year. For more, check out our update on the Race for AI.
There’s got to be a better way
Many corporations still work with systems of fax machines, paper copies, and siloed databases spread out across different countries and contractors — complicated stuff.
Supply chain issues led to KFC’s chicken shortage in the UK last week, resulting in hungry customers freaking out and KFC issuing a full-page apology newspaper ad.
Podcast: Mullenweg on platforms and net neutrality
This week’s CB Insights podcast features a conversation Reuters’ Jonathan Weber had with WordPress creator Matt Mullenweg.
The interview was recorded in December, but covers a lot of ground in today’s headlines — nearing the end of big platforms, net neutrality, and more.
Find the CB Insights Podcast on iTunes or listen here on Soundcloud.
PoV Briefing — for CBI clients’ eyes only
At our Point of View (PoV): Mobility briefing March 29th in NYC, we’ll dig into how technology is changing the inside and outside of the car. We’ll also look at what that means for insurers and for cities.
It’s a live briefing.
In person.
In NYC.
The day before the New York International Auto Show opens.
