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(PDF) BCG - A Value-Driven Approach to Nature-Based Infrastructure
[Business]
2025/04/02 09:09
For infrastructure players, addressing ecosystem degradation can unlock business opportunities, foster innovation, and enhance their competitive advantage. Nature is essential to human well-being and survival and is at the foundation of the global economy, yet one-fifth of the world’s countries face the risk of ecosystem collapse.The infrastructure sector’s contributions to land- and sea-use...
(Video) A Streaming Brain-to-Voice Neuroprosthesis to Restore Naturalistic Communication
[Tech]
2025/04/02 09:08
Marking a breakthrough in the field of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), a team of researchers from UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco has unlocked a way to restore naturalistic speech for people with severe paralysis.This work solves the long-standing challenge of latency in speech neuroprostheses, the time lag between when a subject attempts to speak and when sound is produced. Using recent adv...
Carta - VC Fund Performance FY 2024
[Investing]
2025/04/02 09:07
The boom times of 2022 have come to an end. The LP base has downsized, anchor checks have shrunk, and venture fund managers are adapting to a new reality. Carta has all the data on performance, including DPI, TVPI, and more.Back in 2022, the median venture fund with between $100 million and $250 million in assets under management had raised that capital from 83 different LPs, the highest number...
This Futuristic Skincare Device Penetrates 43x Deeper To Keep Your Skin Radiant
[Product]
2025/04/02 09:06
Imagine a skincare experience that feels as futuristic as it is effective, where potent essences don’t just sit on your skin but dive deep, rejuvenating from within. The Moya Essence Apparatus is a game-changing innovation by UDL for MOYAL, a beauty brand under SMOORE, the world leader in atomization technology. This sleek and intelligent system is designed to redefine skincare by seamlessly b...
Doji’s AI-Powered Virtual Try-Ons Received Not Just Funding But Also Love
[Investing]
2025/04/02 09:05
Doji leverages AI to utilise user preferences, previous choices, and body measurements to suggest outfits that match their individual style.“What if you could try on balenciaga, prada, chanel for $0?,” said Emmy Thamakaison, a Doji private beta userMeet Doji, an AI-driven fashion app that combines cutting-edge technology with personalised experiences to offer users a virtual shopping experien...
The Brewing Controversy Over the Cotton in Your T-Shirt
[Business]
2025/04/02 09:04
Zara owner Inditex, the world’s largest fast fashion company, is ditching the industry’s biggest sustainable cotton scheme amid a deforestation scandal and a wider push to prioritise organic fibres.Zara-owner Inditex is following through on a plan to ditch the fashion industry’s most widely used sustainable cotton scheme, as it aims to deliver on a promise to consumers and the investor commu...
Foldable Portable 3D Printer Concept Revolutionizes Design and Manufacturing
[Design]
2025/04/02 09:03
The world of 3D printing has undergone a remarkable transformation since its inception, empowering both individuals and companies to bring their creative visions to life with unprecedented speed and precision. These technological marvels have democratized manufacturing, allowing hobbyists to fabricate custom parts while enabling businesses to rapidly prototype designs without expensive tooling...
Daily Report : H&M is to Use AI to Create Digital "Twins" of 30 Models
[Daily Report]
2025/04/01 09:11
1. H&M, 30명의 모델 ‘디지털 트윈’ 도입 발표…AI 시대 모델 업계의 새 갈림길 AI 모델 활용, 크리에이티브와 효율 사이 균형 시도: H&M은 유명 모델 30명의 디지털 트윈을 생성해 소셜 콘텐츠 및 마케팅에 활용할 예정. 모델의 동의와 함께 사용되며, 이미지 상으로 ‘두 곳에 동시에 존재’하는 것도 가능. 다만 산업 전반에서 노동 감소와 윤리 이슈 우려가 제기. 노동자 보호 법안과 AI 활용의 충돌: 미국 뉴욕...
H&M is to Use AI to Create Digital "Twins" of 30 Models
[Business]
2025/04/01 09:10
The backlash against AI models has led to protective legislation for human models, though pro-tech critics still cite issues like AI’s limited use and inability to replicate innovation.An H&M spokesperson responded to concerns, saying, "We are humble in acknowledging that we do not hold all the answers at this point." (H&M)The impact of AI has been felt across industries from Hollywood...
