Tools like Sora (text-to-video) and Midjourney are lowering production costs. Soon, a single person may generate a full-length animated movie. However, this raises existential questions: Who owns the IP? Will actors and writers—recently striking for protections—be replaced by synthetic likenesses? The strike of 2023 was a canary in the coal mine.
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Looking ahead, the fitting room is likely to become even more personalized and integrated with digital technology. Virtual and augmented reality could play a larger role, allowing customers to try on clothes virtually before making a purchase. This could reduce returns, enhance the shopping experience, and provide retailers with valuable data on customer preferences. Tools like Sora (text-to-video) and Midjourney are lowering
Moreover, with the rise of e-commerce, the role of the physical fitting room may evolve to serve as a communal space where customers can interact with products and brands in a tactile way, creating a more experiential shopping environment. Virtual and augmented reality could play a larger
Most viewers (over 80% of 18–34 year olds) use a smartphone while watching primary content. This has led to “social TV” — live-tweeting, reaction videos, and Reddit episode threads becoming part of the entertainment experience.