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J.Crew Executives Detail Approach to AI Adoption Without Diluting Brand

J.Crew Group's CIO Danielle Schmelkin and CEO Libby Wadle discussed how the retailer is integrating artificial intelligence into its operations while preserving its creative identity. The conversation, moderated by Fast Company's Elizabeth Segran, framed AI adoption at J.Crew as a cultural undertaking rather than a purely technical one.

fastcompany.com · 2026-09-15

Reader poll finds most Kindle owners planning to ditch Amazon after DRM tightening

A community poll of over 2,100 respondents found that more than 70% of Kindle users have either already moved to rivals like Kobo or Boox, or plan to switch on their next upgrade, following Amazon's August update that closed a Libby lending loophole and tightened DRM restrictions on the Kindle Oasis. About 33% said they've already switched, while 37.7% said they intend to leave Amazon's ecosystem for a future device.

androidauthority.com · 2026-09-03