Speed and convenience have become the consumer norm. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, when people worldwide were introduced to instant access to goods and services via apps and digital platforms, the supply and demand considerably grew and splintered. The 'I need it now' culture shows no signs of slowing down, ye...

Diverse representation is an expectation, but as individuals no longer allow themselves to be defined in singular terms, there's mounting pressure on brands to understand and sensitively reflect how the intersections between race, gender, class, and ability impact people's everyday lives.

Levi's has announced a partnership with Lalaland.ai to create AI models that can help promote diversity. The brand's initiative is being met with skepticism due to the lack of clarity on how it may impact real people's jobs while there are also doubts about the authenticity of the DE&I effort.

People are increasingly feeling as though generative AI isn’t just a fad but rather will become a part of their daily lives – even if they don’t fully trust it. While generally cautious about the technology, a desire remains for the automation and simplification of everyday tasks AI can provide.

In the often maligned world of vegan cheese, AI is being used to make ethical consumption easier without compromising on taste. The combination of AI and plant-based foods has the potential to keep the meat/dairy alternative category fresh while patching up AI’s ethical weak spots.

Babblebots.ai is a GPT3-powered recruitment platform that's raising questions about the implications of AI-influenced recruitment and the future of work. Amid economic turbulence, dwindling corporate trust, and concerns around data privacy, AI might be convenient but it's still causing concerns.