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How Much Should Brands Worry About AI’s Environmental Impact?

AI’s appetite for energy is undeniable. It’s also not exceptional in the context of all the ways fashion businesses impact the environment.
AI’s appetite for energy is undeniable. It’s also not exceptional in the context of all the ways fashion businesses impact the environment.
AI’s appetite for energy is undeniable. It’s also not exceptional in the context of all the ways fashion businesses impact the environment. (Shutterstock)

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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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