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# #705 | AI Observatories, Heirloom Hardware & Rewilding Sneakers 👟
- URL: https://www.protein.xyz/705-ai-observatories-heirloom-hardware/
- Published: 2023-08-04T12:34:44.000Z
- Updated: 2024-10-29T09:22:21.000Z
- Author: Protein
- Tags: Supplement, #Migrated-1715700289252, #Import 2024-05-14 15:25

As everyone is either at the beach (or thinking about it), we’re going to keep this Supplement short and sweet— starting with a vibey new [Protein Studios](https://www.proteinstudios.com/?ref=protein.xyz) playlist that’s perfect for the poolside and curated by our very own [Saoirse Ní Scanláin](https://www.instagram.com/soltuura/?ref=protein.xyz):

And here’s some links to snack on while you ‘sup your spritz …

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**[🤖・ai](https://discord.gg/protein-796712320565772301?ref=protein.xyz)**

- Noema on the need for an [AI observatory](https://www.noemamag.com/the-world-needs-a-global-ai-observatory/?ref=protein.xyz)
- In case you missed it, [a16z](https://twitter.com/ehalm%5F/status/1679177657072730112?s=46&ref=protein.xyz) dropped a massive AI repro on [Github](https://github.com/a16z-infra/companion-app?ref=protein.xyz)
- AI powered [NCPs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-player%5Fcharacter?ref=protein.xyz) are taking gaming to a [whole new level](https://youtu.be/QHhqj86bzV4?t=1796&ref=protein.xyz)
- BoF has released a playbook for [generative AI fashion](https://www.businessoffashion.com/case-studies/technology/generative-ai-playbook-machine-learning-emerging-technology/?ref=protein.xyz)

**[🪑・design](https://discord.gg/protein-796712320565772301?ref=protein.xyz)**

- [Heirloom hardware](https://modemworks.com/research/heirloom-hardware/?ref=protein.xyz) offers a tangible alternative to transient cloud services
- We’re loving these [rewilding sneakers](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/07/17/rewilding-trainers-allow-people-disperse-plants-as-they-run-design/?ref=protein.xyz) by [Kiki Grammatopoulos](https://www.instagram.com/studio%5Fkiks?ref=protein.xyz)
- DIA has made this beautiful [generative design system](http://dia.tv/project/smlxl/?ref=protein.xyz)
- Looking for font inspo? Check this collection of [type foundries](https://www.are.na/neesh/resources-typography-dhdznmvpxf8?ref=protein.xyz)
- [Clint](https://www.instagram.com/clint419/?ref=protein.xyz) from [Cortez](https://www.instagram.com/crtz.rtw/?ref=protein.xyz) turning [haters into collaborators](https://www.instagram.com/p/CvNZpNzpY7f?ref=protein.xyz)

**[🙃・identity](https://discord.gg/protein-796712320565772301?ref=protein.xyz)**

- The history and future of [self-curation](https://zine.kleinkleinklein.com/p/self-made-tara-isabella-burton?ref=protein.xyz)
- Where do you sit on the [soft boi index?](https://www.instagram.com/p/CuzaPQIPOzX/?ref=protein.xyz)
- Highsnob have released a[ state of menswear](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/state-of-menswear-audience-study/?ref=protein.xyz) report
- Evan Armstrong asks [what happened to the creator economy?](https://every.to/napkin-math/what-happened-to-the-creator-economy?ref=protein.xyz)
- An [excellent (and long) read](https://every.to/p/twitter-s-future-is-a-return-to-elon-musk-s-past?ref=protein.xyz) on the future of ~~Twitter~~ X

**[💌・media](https://discord.gg/protein-796712320565772301?ref=protein.xyz)**

- The story of Beyonce and a [Nigerian tapas](https://www.standard.co.uk/reveller/restaurants/beyonce-donates-chuku-s-renaissance-world-tour-b1089194.html?ref=protein.xyz) place in Tottenham
- Regardless of their music, Coldplay are doing their [bit for the planet](https://hypebeast.com/2023/6/coldplay-music-of-the-spheres-tour-sustainability-efforts-report?ref=protein.xyz)
- Are festivals turning into [giant gastropub and communal spas?](https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/jun/06/festivals-now-feel-like-a-cross-between-a-spa-and-a-gastropub-what-about-the-music?ref=protein.xyz)
- Independent film has lost a true hero … we love you [Jess](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/aug/02/jess-search-documentary-producer-dies-at-54?ref=protein.xyz) **💔**

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