The Week In Facts #89
Welcome to our latest edition, where we delve into the transformative trends reshaping industries from mobility to fashion, and the cutting-edge intersection of technology and art. In this issue, we spotlight the urban mobility revolution, explore the innovative realm of digital product passports, and dive into the dynamic world of NFTs. We also celebrate a historic moment in luxury with the Musée d’Orsay's NFT exhibition, examine the profound impact of AI on scientific research, and highlight the latest in fashion-tech startups. Join us on a journey through the innovations that are not only redefining their sectors but also setting the stage for the future. Stay ahead with us as we uncover the stories that matter
Newsletter Outline
Topic: Mobility
Shared Mobility: A Revolution in Urban Mobility and Beyond
Source: Intelligent Transport
Summary: Lidia Signor, Head of the Multimodal Mobility Unit at UITP, discusses the transformative impact of shared mobility on urban and less urban environments. Shared mobility, which includes access to shared vehicles like bikes, e-scooters, and cars, as well as on-demand buses or cars, enriches the mobility mix, satisfies diverse needs, and facilitates door-to-door journeys. These services can seamlessly complement traditional public transport modes, encouraging a shift away from private cars. This shift has the potential to reduce congestion, energy consumption, noise, and air pollution, while providing essential mobility to all. The UITP's new Shared Mobility Division aims to advance knowledge on shared mobility, foster the exchange of ideas, best practices, and experiences, and establish a dialogue among key players, including authorities, public transport operators, and shared mobility providers. This initiative reflects a collective vision to advance towards sustainable, accessible, and livable cities and regions.
#SharedMobilityRevolution
Topic: Digital Product Passport
Wrangler Launches NFC-Tagged Archival Pieces and Connected Content Hub Source: Glossy
Summary: Wrangler, in collaboration with vintage clothing brand MNTGE, has launched a blockchain-integrated line of vintage clothing, featuring 60 pieces equipped with phone-scannable near-field communication (NFC) tags. Launched exclusively to Wrangler NFT holders on February 22, these NFC tags provide traceability and access to exclusive brand content. The initiative was showcased at the Future Fashion Summit in Paris, highlighting Wrangler's commitment to blending tradition with innovation. The NFC tags link to a web page detailing Wrangler's 77-year history and its connection to the rodeo, enhancing customer engagement by revealing more about the brand's heritage. This move aligns with Wrangler's sustainability efforts, including the Reborn program focused on reviving old garments. The NFC technology also allows for tracking the item's lifespan, offering a unique blend of education, authentication, and storytelling.
Hashtag: #WranglerNFCVintage
Topic: NFT
‘Parallel’ Ethereum NFT Card Game Set to Open to the Public
Source: Decrypt
Summary: Parallel, an NFT trading card game built on Ethereum and the scaling network Base, is transitioning to open beta on February 29, allowing wider public access. Previously limited to a closed beta, Parallel has been acclaimed as the best game of 2023 by GG, standing out in the trading card game genre with its unique space opera setting and strategic gameplay. The game, which is free-to-play with optional NFTs, emphasizes skill and strategy over a pay-to-win model, offering an engaging sci-fi world and competitive gameplay. The open beta launch is accompanied by a game update introducing gameplay tweaks and content additions. Following the open beta, Parallel will kick off a new season of in-game content on March 1, including a premium battle pass for additional in-game rewards.
#ParallelOpenBeta
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Topic: Luxury
Musée d’Orsay Reveals NFT Auction Tied to Historic On-Chain Exhibition Source: Decrypt
Summary: The Musée d’Orsay has unveiled a groundbreaking on-chain exhibition, "Le Code d’Orsay," featuring a collection of tokenized artwork titled “The Convergence of Breath.” This collection comprises five single-edition NFTs minted on the Tezos blockchain, created by French artist and DJ Sébastian Devaud (aka Agoria) in collaboration with artist Johan Lescure. The NFTs are derived from an art installation called “Sigma Lumina,” which generates a QR code in its shadow under specific lighting conditions. Museum visitors can scan this QR code and mint a unique, free NFT by breathing into their phones. Over 2,000 “Sigma Lumina” NFTs have been minted by visitors so far. The five NFTs, synthesizing data from these interactions, will be auctioned on Objkt.One, showcasing the museum's innovative approach to blending art, technology, and visitor participation.
#MuséeDOrsayNFTExhibition
Topic: AI
Is ChatGPT making scientists hyper-productive? The highs and lows of using AI
Source: Nature
Summary: ChatGPT, since its public debut by OpenAI in November 2022, has significantly impacted scientific writing and publishing. A 2023 Nature survey revealed that 30% of scientists used generative AI tools for manuscript writing, highlighting the tool's influence in academia. While ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) offer benefits like editing and translating for non-English speakers, speeding up the writing process, and assisting in literature reviews, there are concerns. These include the potential for AI to produce inaccuracies, increase the volume of low-value research, and further strain the peer review process due to an uptick in paper submissions. The article discusses the ethical use of LLMs, the need for transparency in their application, and the broader implications for the scientific community's approach to productivity and research quality.
Hashtag: #ChatGPTScientificImpact
Topic: Fashion
The Shows: e-P Summit launches Innovation Call 2024 for fashion-tech startups
Source: the-spin-off.com
Summary: The e-P Summit 2024, organized by Pitti Immagine, is set to take place on April 9 and 10 in Florence, focusing on the intersection of fashion and digital innovation. This year, the summit has opened its Innovation Call 2024, inviting startups and emerging fashion tech companies to showcase their latest solutions to industry professionals and compete for the e-P Summit Innovation Award, which offers €5,000. UniCredit, the main partner, will select one participating company for a tailored support program through the UniCredit Start Lab business platform. The call seeks projects that merge high technology with high fashion, offering innovative and scalable business opportunities in areas like 3D design & production, AI, e-commerce, Web3 & Metaverse, Digital Product Passports, recycling, and digital distribution monitoring. Rinaldo Rinaldi, the scientific director of the e-P Summit, emphasizes the role of digital innovation in reinventing materials, production processes, and business models to address global challenges such as sustainability, efficiency, customization, transparency, and traceability.
Hashtag: #ePSummit2024InnovationCall