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Fashion’s Other AI Revolution

Even as AI marketing grabs headlines, agents powered by the technology are transforming fashion’s back-office jobs at a moment when corporations are laying off staff to be leaner and more efficient.
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Salesforce's visual merchandising agent. (Salesforce)

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How Brands Are Navigating the AI Ad Dilemma

While some fashion labels are starting to experiment with using AI-generated imagery in campaigns, others are taking a firm stance against it. Both approaches reveal how brands are evolving their creative identities and who they are trying to reach.

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Marc Bain
Marc Bain

Marc Bain is Technology Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in New York and drives BoF’s coverage of technology and innovation, from start-ups to Big Tech.

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