1r Weekly Digital Trends - Volume 1
It's March! And we've got your weekly dose of what's making news in e-comm, marketing and technology.
As we enter the third month of Q1, we cover topics from the new Farm Bill and it's implications on retail to how AI could completely change the fashion industry.
Check it out for more below:
Technology
![SALES FORCE GUY](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/gj8sfsze/production/e9ef890dc8563ca1b642cc599a600ba1a8e7769e-730x487.webp?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=3840)
CRM GIANT BEATS SALES FORECAST
Salesforce introduces new AI-powered tools and revamped interface for sales and marketing software.
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![BRAIN CONSCIOUSNESS](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/gj8sfsze/production/7f90d1cc2cb965ebb44cd590034674f0e70a9ee2-712x500.png?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=3840)
THE CONSCIOUSNESS BEHIND AI & CHAT GPT
The current theories on AI consciousness and their implications.
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![AI POWERED FIN TECH ROBOT](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/gj8sfsze/production/c56babcaa8c49f129547385211ead635aed31c27-730x486.webp?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=3840)
RESILIENCE DURING ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY
AI-powered fintech can help drive resilience, according to Visa.
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E-Commerce
![fashion designer on ipad](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/gj8sfsze/production/e459cb1d6074ffef797ddd31ef6584d92d71354b-589x445.png?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=3840)
AI IN THE WORLD OF FASHION
Automation in fashion could transform design processes to be more efficient, sustainable, and customizable.
![SNAP FOOD STAMP](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/gj8sfsze/production/ce0144a3e9ed254855f17e8a66451da0b8d15965-900x600.webp?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=3840)
A NEW FARM BILL IS UPON US
The 2023 Farm Bill's debate could impact retailers' ability to accept SNAP benefits and affect low-income consumers.
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![SUPERPLASTIC VIRTUAL CARTOON](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/gj8sfsze/production/abddf56f48677d1ed09fc383a6b7f0e32b9dd467-900x900.webp?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=3840)
AMAZON & VIRTUAL INFLUENCERS
To engage younger consumers and expand social media presence, Amazon will tap into virtual influencers.
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Marketing
![capital imagery](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/gj8sfsze/production/81690d0270ed72168eacad9cb199d3854e268fb4-900x600.webp?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=3840)
CONGRESS CONSIDERING DATA PROTECTION BILLS
Congress is considering bills to regulate advertisers' interactions with children online, including data collection and targeted ads.
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![TV DOLLARS IN FLAMES](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/gj8sfsze/production/66100157443fc78326ae91f689f229efe15116f1-900x600.webp?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=3840)
THE FUTURE OF ONLINE STREAMERS
Streamers gained subscribers in 2022, but face increasing losses due to content production costs and competition.
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META'S COLD WAR WITH APPLE
Meta accuses Apple of antitrust behavior and limiting access to user data.