1. A patchwork of state AI laws is creating ‘a mess’ for US businesses. 30 states (plus the District of Columbia) have either proposed or adopted new laws placing constraints, either directly or indirectly, on how AI systems are designed and used. – Read More on Yahoo
2. RELATED READ: A Running Tracker of AI Legislation. A growing number of new AI-focused bills coming from lawmakers at the state and federal levels are worth keeping an eye on. – Read More on TFL
3. China uncertainty clouds outlook for luxury sector. “All growth engines have been off for number of quarters,” and Chinese tourists in Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore also do not seem to be the “spending kind,” according to analysts at HSBC. – Read More on Reuters
4. Luxury Goods Market in Flux: Brands Must Adapt to Survive, Says Kearney Expert. With sustainability, regulations and ongoing consumer pressure are pushing brands to prioritize sustainable practices throughout their supply chains. – Read More on Yahoo
5. Why Naples is the fake designer goods capital of Europe. The city has a stake in every phase of the counterfeit fashion supply chain, from manufacturing and warehousing to distribution and sales – all of them dominated by the region’s home-grown Camorra mafia. – Read More on SCMP