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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Business
Joanna Hodgson

As some UK shoppers would welcome robots in stores, fashion retailers look at AI use

“Hello, ChatGPT. Will robots become popular in UK fashion shops?” The AI tool that has been attracting frenzied attention in recent months responds with an answer of 300 words or so that in short says: yes, probably.

The machine learning model, built by OpenAI, outlines a number of ways robots could be used in the industry. Examples include assisting in managing inventory by autonomously scanning and tracking products on store shelves, rearranging mannequins and suggesting outfits or accessories.

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