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AI roundup [ April 15]: AI to bring diversity in fashion, research begins on how AI will impact immersive media, more
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AI roundup [ April 15]: AI to bring diversity in fashion, research begins on how AI will impact immersive media, more

[ad_1] AI roundup:  London-based model Alexsandrah has a virtual twin which was created with the help of AI. This real-life virtual model is another big example of how AI transforms creative industries. In other news, new research on how AI will impact immersive media on 5G Networks will take place, addressing media packaging, ingesting, media delivery, and other concerns. AI creates virtual twin of London-based model AlexsandrahAlexsandrah, a London-based model gets benefits from its virtual version being used, just like a human model. While several people in the industry support technology as it encourages diversity, many also raise concerns. Sara Ziff, a former fashion model and founder of the Model Alliance said, “I think the use of AI to distort racial representation and marginaliz...
Want to Use Less Air Conditioning? Just Turn on a Fan
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Want to Use Less Air Conditioning? Just Turn on a Fan

[ad_1] Earlier this year, the UK attempted to go coal-free. But an increased need for air conditioning forced the usually temperate country to reverse itself and restart an old coal-fired power plant — after only 46 days.This is a cycle that's likely to get more vicious as hotter weather leads to more air conditioning, which exacerbates both global warming and urban heat islands. But maybe we don't need nearly as much AC as we think. The answer isn't to suffer in pools of sweat but to use scientific knowledge about human physiology to stay just as cool with a lot less AC. Scientists say we can use about 70% less air conditioning and achieve the same comfort level by increasing air flow with ordinary electric fans. This makes intuitive sense, as most of us feel uncomfortable in a stuffy ...