We noted recently that a New York model had filed a lawsuit against a fashion retailer that, she said, photographed her in the brand's clothing items against a plain white background and then used AI to generate what the New York Post called "outrageous raunchy" images. Reporting on the lawsuit, PetaPixel noted that AI is "wreaking havoc" in the fashion industry, with brands using the technology to pump out low-cost images of their products. The Guardian also spotlighted the use of AI-generated models and explained how the technology is changing online shopping.

  Hang Loose at Union Square Plaza with Bead Maze A collaborative project between Union Square Partnership (USP), the FIT’s School of Art and Design, Scale Rule, and the New York City Department of Transportation’s Art Program (NYC DOT Art), Bead Maze is a large-scale sculptural work inspired by the classic bead maze toy often found in pediatricians’ waiting rooms. Conceptualized by seven seniors who have now graduated from the college&rsquo...