AI is being pitched as a solution for many of the world's greatest problems, including the environmental and ethical crisis that is fast fashion.  Is AI a real solution for a more sustainable fashion industry? Or is it just hype? This week's episode is a longer version of Amanda's recent talk about AI and fashion for the 2024 Fashion Changers conference in Berlin.Amanda breaks down the following on her journey to figure out if AI really can save fashion: What are the biggest issues that fashion faces right now?How could these problems be solved? And how does AI play a part in that?What causes overproduction?Why is AI so thirsty for electricity...AND water?How *could* AI support solutions for a more sustainable fashion industry?How is it *actually* be using by brands right now?And what is fashion without the creativity of humans?Get started on the the history of fast fashion with episode 175. Additional reading:"Old Navy's plus size experiment failed. It didn't have to," Elizabeth Segran, Fast Company."Cult-favorite fashion brand Selkie used AI to design its new clothes, and fans are disappointed," Amanda Krause, Business Insider."An AI-designed horse purse is tearing apart this small but passionate community," Mia Sato, The Verge."Pixel Perfect: The Rise Of AI Fashion Models," Bernard Marr, Forbes."The Rise of AI Fashion Models," Sam Gruet, Marketplace."Artificial intelligence technology behind ChatGPT was built in Iowa — with a lot of water," Matt O'Brien + Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press."Why Microsoft made a deal to help restart Three Mile Island," Casey Crownhart, MIT Technology Review. Join the conversation on the Clotheshorse Slack! Sign up here! Get your Clotheshorse merch here: https://clotheshorsepodcast.com/shop/ If you want to share your opinion/additional thoughts on the subjects we cover in each episode, feel free to email, whether it’s a typed out message or an audio recording:  [email protected] Did you enjoy this episode? Consider "buying me a coffee" via Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/clotheshorse Find this episode's transcript (and so much more) at clotheshorsepodcast.com Clotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable small businesses: The Pewter Thimble Is there a little bit of Italy in your soul? Are you an enthusiast of pre-loved decor and accessories? Bring vintage Italian style — and history — into your space with The Pewter Thimble (@thepewterthimble). We source useful and beautiful things, and mend them where needed. We also find gorgeous illustrations, and make them print-worthy. Tarot cards, tea towels and handpicked treasures, available to you from the comfort of your own home. Responsibly sourced from across Rome, lovingly renewed by fairly paid artists and artisans, with something for every budget. Discover more at thepewterthimble.com St. Evens is an NYC-based vintage shop that is dedicated to bringing you those special pieces you’ll reach for again and again. More than just a store, St. Evens is dedicated to sharing the stories and history behind the garments. 10% of all sales are donated to a different charitable organization each month.  New vintage is released every Thursday at wearStEvens.com, with previews of new pieces and more brought to you on Instagram at @wear_st.evens. Deco Denim is a startup based out of San Francisco, selling clothing and accessories that are sustainable, gender fluid, size inclusive and high quality--made to last for years to come. Deco Denim is trying to change the way you think about buying clothes. Founder Sarah Mattes wants to empower people to ask important questions like, “Where was this made? Was this garment made ethically? Is this fabric made of plastic? Can this garment be upcycled and if not, can it be recycled?” Signup at decodenim.com to receive $20 off your first purchase. They promise not to spam you and send out no more than 3 emails a month, with 2 of them surrounding education or a personal note from th