The fashion industry is experiencing an unprecedented AI revolution. More than 35 percent of executives report already using AI in areas such as online customer service, image creation, copywriting, consumer search, or product discovery, with 73 percent of respondents saying gen AI will be an important priority for their businesses in 2024. But here's what most don't understand: generative AI could add $150 billion, conservatively, and up to $275 billion to the apparel, fashion, and luxury sectors' operating profits in the next three to five years. I've spent the last two years watching fashion brands waste millions on AI tools that promise everything but deliver nothing. The problem isn't AI itself. The problem is that most AI fashion tools are entirely missing the point of what fashion production actually needs. The fashion industry needs honest insights about AI implementation rather than flashy promises. Why most AI pattern making tools fail AI adoption in the apparel segment rose...