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✨ This week, dive into Creator AI—Meta’s new AI Studio, Digital Fashion Designers’ Council Unveiling, The World’s First Powered Pants from Arc’teryx.

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🗞️ In this Issue #017

CREATOR AI: Meta Unveils AI Studio

📚 What you need to know

Meta has launched its AI Studio in the US — allowing creators to design personalized AI chatbots.

Key Features Include:

• Chatbots: Build bots for tasks like caption creation, meme generation, and fan engagement, usable across Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and the web.

• Customization: Tailor chatbots with specific prompts, control settings, and auto-reply options.

• Creator Benefits: Set up AI avatars for quicker DMs and story replies, enhancing fan interaction.

💡 Why this matters

• Enhanced Engagement: Use AI to streamline interactions and boost communication.

• Business Potential: Improve digital presence and customer service with AI.

Read more on Tech Crunch

Digital Fashion Designers’ Council Launches with Global Fashion Week Events

📚 What you need to know

The Digital Fashion Designers’ Council (DFDC) has launched to merge digital and traditional fashion. Led by David Cash, the nonprofit aims to streamline the “phygital” experience.

Key Highlights:

• Reality Spectrum Matrix: DFDC’s tech tool simplifies digital fashion creation across platforms.

• Global Events: Includes Fashion Week Connect, a Digital Fashion Film Festival, VR by Diesel, and AR pop-ups from Paris to Singapore.

• Digital Fashion Film Festival: A global showcase by Nick Knight, starring Charli XCX and Naomi Campbell, featuring designs from Balenciaga, Mugler, and Loewe.

💡 Why this matters

• Innovative Integration: Merges digital innovation with luxury fashion.

• Seamless Experiences: Enhances digital-physical fashion interactions.

• Global Influence: Sets a new standard for fashion events and trends.

Read more on Hypebeast

Arc’teryx’s + Robotics: The World’s First Powered Pants

📚 What you need to know

Arc’teryx and robotics startup Skip have unveiled the MO/GO pants—the world’s first powered pants.

Key Features Include:

• Wearable Robotics: Battery-operated exoskeleton boosts leg muscle power by 40% on inclines and supports legs on descents.

• Innovative Design: Developed over four years, inspired by mountain goat movement, and integrated into Arc’teryx’s durable Gamma Pant.

• Pre-Order Details: Available for $5,000 USD, shipping late 2025.

💡 Why this matters

• Problem-Solving Fashion: Ideal for hikers and those with mobility challenges.

• Wearable Tech Frontier: Showcases the future of robotics in apparel.

Read more on HYPEBEAST

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