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AI’s Impact on Fashion and Design
The rise of artificial intelligence in the world of creativity has revolutionized various sectors, with fashion and design being no exception. This confluence of machine intelligence and human creativity has not only expanded the horizons of design possibilities but also sparked intense debate regarding its implications. We sat with creative director and digital artist turned AI Fashion designer Baris Gencel, to discuss one of his infamous collections, ‘Metamorphosis,’ Monarch Butterly, a digital collection of art pieces depicting the transformation of the fashion industry, reborn through AI. As well as the impact of AI in his current work and the overall […]
Solana Pay Joins Shopify as New Payment Method
Shopify will now be integrating Solana Pay as its newest Web3-native payment solution that will allow merchants to have real-time access to their money while enhancing their digital storefront’s capital, liquidity, and liability protection – with no middleman or intermediary involved. Solana Pay is the brainchild of the San Francisco-based tech company Solana Labs that is built on its decentralized Solana network. Known for its high transaction speeds (no waiting for clearinghouses), near-zero fees, and sustainability, Solana Pay has become an industry-preferred tool for helping companies like Shopify scale their businesses to integrate Web3-native payment solutions to provide a better […]
Friend.tech: Genuine Game-Changer or Just Another Passing Trend?
Head over to X, formerly Twitter, and the first post you see will likely be about Friend.tech, the latest gamified social media offering, backed by Coinbase and Paradigm. The opinions and commentary on the app are vast in their approach, with some touting the app as a paradigm shift, others uncertain if they should join, and others still, calling it out as the next BitClout that is doomed to fail. Given the app’s early stage, each of these perspectives carries weight and may reflect the true trajectory of the latest craze. Paradigm Shift or Doomed to Fail? With hype for […]
Now Runway: Paris Hilton and 11:11 Media Unveil ‘Slivingland’ on Roblox, Gucci Flagship Launch & More
Welcome back to Now Runway, where we report to you from the frontlines of the digital fashion and luxury revolution. Today we report to you from New York for the first time in nearly 3 months and we are rejuvenated witnessing summer fashion in the streets of SoHo after spending some time in the fashion desert of Las Vegas during DEF CON. A lot happened this week so we will touch upon a few highlights. BAPE® announces its latest limited edition sneaker release, in collaboration with adidas Originals. Coach and Kate Spade parent company, Tapestry splurges $8.5 billion to buy […]
How OnCyber’s World Builder is Open Sourcing Community Creativity
OnCyber, the Web3-based multiverse for creators, best known for its virtual environments that enable an elevated experience of digital assets, has recently released a significant update that aims to harness the collective creativity of the broader Web3 community. Concept to cultural phenomenon To understand the new tool, WORLD BUILDER, we spoke with the platform’s founder and CEO Rayan, to provide perspective on the gravity of OnCyber’s continued adoption and success, which took us back to its origins. “OnCyber was started in early 2021, with the premise of being the easiest place to showcase NFTS through immersive experiences,” he explained, adding […]
BAPE® x adidas Originals Tease Limited Edition Sneakers
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Japanese streetwear company BAPE® announced its latest limited edition sneaker release, Forum 84 BAPE Low Triple-White sneaker, in collaboration with adidas Originals. BAPE®, which stands for “A Bathing Ape,” was founded by fashion designer Nigo in 1993 and eventually began selling footwear in the US in 2005. It’s best known for its signature camouflage print and ape head logo, which still remain a crucial element of the brand and its design ethos. Over the years, the brand has collaborated with other fashion brands including adidas, Comme des Garcons, Supreme, Heron Preston, as well as […]
Should Google Really Be Testing an AI Life Coach?
Google is testing an internal AI tool that supposedly will be able to provide individuals with life advice and at least 21 different tasks, according to an initial report from The New York Times. “I have a really close friend who is getting married this winter. She was my college roommate and a bridesmaid at my wedding. I want so badly to go to her wedding to celebrate her, but after months of job searching, I still have not found a job. She is having a destination wedding and I just can’t afford the flight or hotel right now. How […]
Microsoft and Aptos Team Up for AI-Web3 Fusion
Microsoft has finally found what it believes to be the perfect partner to begin training its artificial intelligence (AI) models on — Aptos Labs, a layer-1 blockchain firm that is building a ChatGPT-powered chatbot called “Aptos Assistant.” As part of the collaboration, Microsoft’s AI models will be trained using blockchain data that has been verified by Aptos, while Aptos will also utilize Microsoft’s Azure Cloud to run its validator nodes that will hopefully enhance the reliability and security of its services. Aptos Labs, which recently secured $350 million in funding from investors, according to Crunchbase, supports up to 160,000 transactions […]
Bright Moments: Art Without Borders
From humble beginnings to a heist that rocked their community to the core, Bright Moments has overcome incredible challenges to become a shining light for art, education, and community worldwide. This is the story of how an experimental group of Venice Beach misfits banded together to create a new system to cultivate art and community. Here’s a look inside how Bright Moments has quickly become one of the greatest live-minting art shows the world has seen, changing the way we view digital art, entertainment, and the future. The post Bright Moments: Art Without Borders appeared first on nft now.
Google and Universal Music Negotiate on AI-Deepfaked Voice Licensing for Fans
Google and Universal Music Group are in the early stages of discussions centering around how fans can legitimately use and license artists’ voices and other soundbits for songs that are generated by artificial intelligence (AI), according to a Financial Times report. These discussions have been reportedly confirmed by four people familiar with these early-stage negotiations that have naturally stemmed from the rise of generative AI and the increase in “deepfake” or digitally manipulated music tracks that are using the likeness of an established artist’s voice and/or lyrics. Calling for a federal “right of publicity” Jeffrey Harleston, general counsel at UMG […]