MySize enters circular fashion, recommerce with Percentil deal

MySize enters circular fashion, recommerce with Percentil deal

Percentil is a managed marketplace for secondhand fashion with operations in Europe. Credit: Svittlana/Shutterstock. MySize’s strategic acquisition for €610,000 ($679,000) follows the insolvency of Percentil’s previous proprietor within Spanish jurisdiction. It also marks MySize’s first foray into the circular fashion and recommerce sectors. The total cost of the acquisition includes a cash payment of €40,000…

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‘Made-in-Hong Kong’ goods can shine with right tech, funding: industry group

‘Made-in-Hong Kong’ goods can shine with right tech, funding: industry group

“Made-in-Hong Kong” products ranging from mooncakes to garments can shine with the help of technology, automation, subsidies and even artificial intelligence (AI), one of the city’s largest industry groups has said. The Federation of Hong Kong Industries revealed the findings of its recent study on Friday, saying that the city’s industrial sector added HK$127.1 billion…

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Extended interview: Bill Gates on AI, Trump's aid cuts, the closing of his foundation and more

Extended interview: Bill Gates on AI, Trump’s aid cuts, the closing of his foundation and more

Extended interview: Bill Gates on AI, Trump’s aid cuts, the closing of his foundation and more – CBS News Watch CBS News In a wide-ranging, exclusive interview with “CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil, Bill Gates opens up about the end of his career, the future of artificial intelligence, the eventual closing of his foundation, President…

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Why people are using AI to fake disabilities like Down syndrome online

Why people are using AI to fake disabilities like Down syndrome online

AI-generated accounts impersonating people with Down syndrome are spreading across social media, according to an analysis by CBS News Confirmed. Many of these artificial intelligence-backed profiles are gaining followers faster than real disability advocates — and they’re making money from it. These fake accounts use feel-good messages, dance to trending songs, and thank their followers…

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