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The Same Tech Behind ChatGPT Is Being Used to Produce Novel Fragrances

Artificial intelligence is being used to create new ingredients and guide perfumers. But some say the technology doesn’t pass the smell test.
A woman in a white lab coat smells a scent sample in a lab filled with chemistry equipment.
Osmo's lab. (Ben Hider/Osmo)

Molecule 4471A smells like something you’d detect in a perfume: It has a citrusy tang of sugar and acid, but also notes that turn it from fruit towards flowers.

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Case Study | How to Turn Data Into Meaningful Customer Connections

Before fashion businesses can put artificial intelligence to work or target the right shoppers online, they need good data and a deep understanding of who their customers are and what they want. This case study offers a guide for brands that want to truly know their customer, allowing them to make smarter decisions that serve shoppers and drive results.

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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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