Can Technology Make Circularity Work at Scale?
New technologies, like AI sorting, fiber separation, and automated disassembly, are solving key obstacles so textile recycling can work at
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/ The greatest use of AI won’t come from doing work faster or cheaper. It will come from helping people solve problems better.
Artificial intelligence has quickly become synonymous with efficiency.
Organizations are racing to automate repetitive tasks, reduce costs, and improve productivity. Every new AI announcement seems to promise faster reports, quicker analysis, and leaner operations. But according to Bud Bhattacharyya, co-founder of AI advisory firm Recompound, this focus on efficiency is causing companies to overlook AI’s greatest opportunity.
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