I had the pleasure of co-authoring an article with my Gherzi Organisation colleague Michela Puddu about the possible implications of AI on the garment industry and its potential to do good but also cause harm. Many thanks to just-style.com | The apparel industry news & information site for publishing our article today.
Here are some excerpts from our article:
“AI is transforming the world at an astonishing pace, but its advancements are mostly happening in wealthier countries. While these technologies are touted as solutions for significant global problems, the Global South faces a considerable challenge: limited access to the research and tools needed to fully benefit from AI. This raises some tough questions about whether AI will help close the gap between rich and poor nations—or widen it even more.”
“Even within countries, AI could create wealth gaps. Those who can take advantage of AI will prosper, but people needing more skills or tools may need to catch up. This is especially worrying in sectors like manufacturing, where automation requires acquiring new skills, posing challenges for vulnerable supply chain workers who need the opportunity to upskill or reskill.”
“Apparel is an excellent example of how AI can be helpful and harmful. On the one hand, AI is making the industry more sustainable by optimizing things like material selection, resource (water, energy) utilization, and transportation, which reduces waste. But on the flip side, it’s also putting traditional garment workers at risk, as their traditional skills may no longer be needed and they lack the resources to adapt.”
“AI has the potential to revolutionize industries, make processes more sustainable, and boost productivity. However, it also risks deepening inequalities, especially in the Global South and among workers in vulnerable sectors …”
Please read the rest exclusively here: https://lnkd.in/gkDPbB-m
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