Ever wonder what happens to your donated clothes? At ThredUp, the answer is artificial intelligence.

Every year, ThredUp processes and resells over 17 million garments, making it one of the biggest players in the booming secondhand clothing market. But they don’t do it alone. AI is doing the heavy lifting.

From automated sorting systems that analyze fabric, size, and style, to dynamic pricing algorithms that determine resale value in real-time, ThredUp is using tech to revolutionize the thrift game and keep fashion out of landfills.

But here’s the challenge: 92 million tons of textile waste are still dumped globally each year. So, while AI is speeding up resale, we’re still racing against a ticking environmental clock.

In this episode of AI in Action by Business Insider, take a deep dive into how technology is reshaping fashion — and whether it can help fix fashion’s sustainability crisis.

Watch now. Think twice before tossing that shirt.

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