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The Recent Introduction of AI

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Will the development of AI mean small businesses can spend less time marketing? As a self-confessed maths geek, Trekkie nerd and lifetime fan of all things sci-fi, the recent developments in AI are fascinating. I suspect back in the 70s that I laughed in disbelief when some of the things we take for granted today appeared back then on ‘Tomorrow’s World’. I created a post yesterday without typing more than a couple of prompts, mainly using the title of my website listing, and pointing a clever piece of software to the website link so that it grabbed the photos and came up with multiple suggestions for design and content. All I did was selected the ones to use. I think looking at both the images and text it would be apparent to anyone who knows me that I haven’t created these. Whether it is obvious it’s AI or looks like perhaps I’ve used a marketing company I don’t know. "You deserve a little something special on one of the most important days of your life. And what better way to ex...

Jewellery Trend Predictions for 2023

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 Jewellery Trend Predictions for 2023 These are my TOP TEN Jewellery Trend Predictions for the coming year: A resurgence in the popularity of PEARLS, with modern twists such as jumbo pearls and layering All things sparkling, COCKTAIL RINGS will be back with light catching crystals and gemstones LARGE EARRINGS – be they shoulder skimming’ dangle earrings or statement hoops HIGHLY EMBELLISHED WRISTS – through chunky cuff bracelets or layering of bangles and bracelets Jewellery with a FLORAL & NATURE Theme –decorated with flowers, shells and natural beads CHOKER/COLLAR NECKLACES – particularly ones incorporating logos and brand names plus this is another great way to wear crystals, and the catwalks were dotted with punk styles too STATEMENT PENDANT NECKLACES – the growing trend started in Winter 2022 for large and unusual pendants will continue, and pieces with uncut gemstones are predicted by the fashion weeks A surge in the popularity of SILVER; with the price of gold soarin...