Herein, readers will also uncover:
- Trump tariffs compell DHL to ground deliveries for US.
- AI Helps Build 5700 homes in Britain.
For the first time in the industry, the humanoid robot and its dog (which happens to be of a similar breed, I.e. a robot) designed by Unitree Robotics, made their ramp appearance for the NMTG fashion brand.
Cross-Intersection Of AI and Fashion on the Runway
The humanoid model, nicknamed Unitree GI, did a catwalk while under the metallic bodice and fringes were of cream and maroon shades, which added a gloss to its motions typically mechanical.
Clearly, the gap between high fashion and premium technology had shrunk when its companion, I.e. a robotic dog, which was in a frilly lace outfit, moved closely behind.
Fashion Faux Pas or Futuristic The Internet Responds :
Even though the event was path-breaking, social media wasn’t impressed and put a sharp criticism.
There is a great division among the reactions from users in the comment section. Some people are dubious while some are thrilled by such a futuristic concept.
One of the users playfully asked, “Are models losing their jobs to robots too?” which is regarding the sustained debate over AI outpacing human creativity.
Another user simply derided the humanoid’s congealed actions and typed, “Has that robot just got off a 10-day horse ride?”
Many other users expressed hope for robots’ future endeavours and quipped, “Obviously hasn’t mastered the Gisele Bundchen walk yet”.
Such Is Not The First Intersection Between AI And Fashion:
Although this incident was the first of its kind when a humanoid dominated the fashion runway in its entirety, there are credible reports that robots have been central in the fashion industry.
Nevertheless, the most accomplished humanoid in the world, Ameca, performed live alongside supermodel Yasmin Wijnaldum at the Giuseppe Di Morabito presentation earlier this year.
II Due to Trump tariffs, DHL Grounds US deliveries Of Value
Following Donald Trump’s new tariff regime, DHL Express has decided to stop US deliveries which would cross the $800 mark or (£603).
The shipping heavyweight made it clear that it will leave the stuff, meant for the USA from businesses across the world, “until further notice” from Monday.
As for the business-to-business shipments, such would go on “though they may also face delays,” the statement added.
Packages which cost up to $2,500 were allowed to enter the US with little documentation, but now the custom inspections have become stricter and the threshold was minimized at the beginning of this month,
under the new Trump tariffs.
As for the amendment, DHL reiterated, “has caused a surge in formal customs clearances, which we are handling around the clock”.
DHL claimed that efforts are on to “scale up and manage this increase, shipments worth over $800, regardless of origin, may experience multi-day delays”.
The corporation maintains that it will continue to deliver packages under $800 which would be sent to the US needing little to no verification.
But then, as the White House addresses a loophole that permits low-value shipments to enter the US duty-free on May 2, it will re-think deliveries under $800, exclusively those received from China and Hong Kong.
The fast-fashion company Shein and the low-cost retail behemoth Temu will come under severe impact by the repeal of the so-called “de-minimis” criterion.
Prices are highly likely to rise, “due to recent changes in global trade rules and tariffs,” Shein and Temu have both warned.
As for China, the Trump admin alleged, “many shippers hide illicit substances and conceal the true contents of shipments sent to the US through deceptive shipping practices”.
The actual target of the executive orders was designed to “address the synthetic opioid supply chain” which it said “play a significant role in the synthetic opioid crisis in the US”.
Beijing has reiterated that Opioid fentanyl is a “US problem” and China has given way to rigid drug policies in the world.
Hong Kong Post also expressed its inability to accept any shipments destined for the United States and said that it was halting packages dispatched to the US by sea from April 27, 2025, onwards.
III. To Build 5400 Homes, AI could help.
While determining the land to build 5,400 homes by the time, it turns 2041, councillors ride on artificial intelligence.
The government mounts pressure on the councillors of the forest of Dean district to build 597 homes every year. This number was 330 annually a year ago in 2024.
For this purpose, the authority has roped in an AI company for the feasibility study and to examine other aspects tech, mechanical and legal aspects of the project.
He favours accelerating the decision processes as he revealed before a council meeting: “If we can trust the AI to get it right then we will look at whether that is a feasible option.”
The district council was tasked to build 6,600 dwellings as per its 2021-2041 plan and this was done last year as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and the Local Government intervened.
Now, there are 12,000 homes to be constructed by 2041 and to cater to increasing demand, 5,400 homes are needed and their construction is thus planned.
These 6600 homes will be built in Lydney, Beachley, and Newent and the locations have been marked.
Tech news updates in India to help you look beyond.
The Local Democracy Reporting Service (a media house) puts forth that the hunt for locations for 5400 more sites reflects a resuscitation of traditional models.
These include building a new community off M50 junction 2 close to Redmarley and setting up a garden town between the A40 and A48 near Churcham.
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Addressing the councillors, Mr Birch said, “We are trailing some AI support on this which will see if it provides the information we need.”
The AI firm was hired to evaluate public reactions to the council’s local model consultation last summer, he asserted.
“We will then be comparing our results with their results,” he confirmed.
