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CNN
5 hours ago
- Business
- CNN
Nike delays the release of its new activewear line with Kim Kardashian
The eagerly anticipated collaboration between Kim Kardashian and Nike has delayed its launch. NikeSkims, which was announced in February for a spring release, is pushing back its launch date because of production delays, according to a source familiar with the situation. A new date hasn't been revealed. The collection is an extension of Kardashian's popular shapewear line and aimed at disrupting the 'global fitness and activewear industry with best-in-class innovation in service of all women athletes,' according to a previous press release. Few details about NikeSkims have been made available, including pricing and images. The webpage hasn't been updated since the original announcement. The Kardashian-backed collection with Skims is a first for Nike, which hasn't partnered with an outside company before to create a new brand. Instead, it has relied on acquisitions or tapping popular athletes (i.e. Michael Jordan) for apparel. Broadening the appeal of Nike is part of CEO Elliott Hill's plan to revive the troubled company, whose stock has dropped 20% this year. In recent years, the company has lost its competitive edge in the activewear category against Lululemon, Alo and even Old Navy. Nike recently announced hiked prices on some of its products, although it didn't mention higher US tariffs as the reason. The company said in a previous statement that 'we regularly evaluate our business and make pricing adjustments as part of our seasonal planning.' The company is also trying to recover from strategy mistakes. It is scaling back the supply of its classic sneaker lines Air Force 1 and Pegasus to juice demand in order to sell the sneakers at full prices. Nike also wants to push shoppers to buy higher-priced Air Max shoes designed for running. Nike (NKE) releases earnings next Thursday.
CNN
5 hours ago
- Business
- CNN
Nike delays the release of its new activewear line with Kim Kardashian
The eagerly anticipated collaboration between Kim Kardashian and Nike has delayed its launch. NikeSkims, which was announced in February for a spring release, is pushing back its launch date because of production delays, according to a source familiar with the situation. A new date hasn't been revealed. The collection is an extension of Kardashian's popular shapewear line and aimed at disrupting the 'global fitness and activewear industry with best-in-class innovation in service of all women athletes,' according to a previous press release. Few details about NikeSkims have been made available, including pricing and images. The webpage hasn't been updated since the original announcement. The Kardashian-backed collection with Skims is a first for Nike, which hasn't partnered with an outside company before to create a new brand. Instead, it has relied on acquisitions or tapping popular athletes (i.e. Michael Jordan) for apparel. Broadening the appeal of Nike is part of CEO Elliott Hill's plan to revive the troubled company, whose stock has dropped 20% this year. In recent years, the company has lost its competitive edge in the activewear category against Lululemon, Alo and even Old Navy. Nike recently announced hiked prices on some of its products, although it didn't mention higher US tariffs as the reason. The company said in a previous statement that 'we regularly evaluate our business and make pricing adjustments as part of our seasonal planning.' The company is also trying to recover from strategy mistakes. It is scaling back the supply of its classic sneaker lines Air Force 1 and Pegasus to juice demand in order to sell the sneakers at full prices. Nike also wants to push shoppers to buy higher-priced Air Max shoes designed for running. Nike (NKE) releases earnings next Thursday.
San Francisco Chronicle
a day ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Kim Kardashian slammed for sharing ChatGPT conversation to Instagram
Kim Kardashian is flaunting her support for ChatGPT, praising the artificial intelligence chatbot for its honesty in a cheeky social media post, and the internet is not happy. The entrepreneur shared a portion of her conversation with the platform's AI interface with her 356 million Instagram followers on Wednesday, June 18. 'Thanks for taking accountability. That's huge in my book,' Kardashian wrote in the screenshotted snippet, posted to her story. She added a smiling crying emoji to the image. 'I really appreciate you saying that. It means a lot — especially coming from someone who clearly values accuracy and rigor,' the AI-generated response read. 'I'll keep raising my game to meet your standards. If there's ever any doubt or if you want a deeper dive on anything, I'm here for it.' The social media mogul then thanked the AI bot for its help. 'Anytime — you got it, dude,' ChatGPT replied. 'Let's crush the next one.' Kardashian quickly encountered a wave of criticism online for voicing support for the OpenAI tool, with many drawing attention to the negative climate implications that such technology provokes. 'The temperature of Earth just rose 1 degree for this….' wrote X user @_TanyaMaraj, receiving 3,400 likes. Another, @erynsbloodline, asked 'is she going crazy?' and garnered 3,200 likes. On Reddit, fans contemplated whether or not Kardashian's post was a paid endorsement, while others discussed their own experiences with using ChatGPT for casual conversation. This isn't the first time that Kardashian has faced internet backlash for her technology endorsements. In March, she was called out for posing with Tesla's Cybertruck and its humanoid robot, Optimus. The scantily clad images prompted intense criticism online with many pointing out that people were boycotting the company in protest of the political leanings of its CEO Elon Musk. 'I think the big joke of me even doing the shoot with the robot is that I feel like I'm so robotic,' she said of the photos in an interview for Perfect Magazine, for which the photos were taken.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kim Kardashian & ChatGPT Get Chatting In Supportive Text Exchange
got real in a supportive ChatGPT text exchange about 'taking accountability' and shared it on Instagram. The reality star took to her Instagram Stories to offer a glimpse of her recent conversation with the AI chatbot and appeared appreciative of the intellectual flexibility. The chat started with Kardashian thanking the OpenAI-developed program for accepting responsibility. Kim Kardashian shared a snippet of her honest and realistic text messages with ChatGPT via her latest Instagram Stories. She beamed with admiration toward the AI chatbot for being answerable, although the reason for it remained unclear. 'Thanks for taking accountability,' Kardashian wrote in the exchange, admitting that it was a huge deal to her and spoke volumes. The program promptly returned the sentiment with equal warmth and gratitude for the SKIMS' founder's acknowledgement. 'I really appreciate you saying that,' the chatbot wrote, explaining how much it meant 'coming from someone who clearly values accuracy and rigor.' It further promised to continue 'raising my game to meet your standards.' In the same text, ChatGPT assured Kardashian about being 'here for it' in case of any doubts or if she ever wants a 'deeper dive on anything.' She replied with a plain, 'Thanks dude,' prompting a response with a similar heartfelt thanks. 'Anytime – you got it, dude,' the program wrote, adding, 'Let's crush the next one.' Chatting it up with ChatGPT wasn't the only thing Kardashian was busy with in the past couple of days. She has been in a mood to let loose and recently celebrated her eldest daughter, North West's 12th birthday. The mother-daughter duo partied it up with friends on a yacht on an expensive trip to Los Cabos, Mexico. The mom of four even marked the milestone, sharing North's adorable throwback photos from when she was just a baby. Originally reported by Nikita Mahato on Reality Tea. The post Kim Kardashian & ChatGPT Get Chatting In Supportive Text Exchange appeared first on Mandatory.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is Kim Kardashian's bizarre ChatGPT conversation the future of fame? Netizens react: ‘Mad weird'
In a move that has sent the internet spiraling into a frenzy of confusion and curiosity, Kim Kardashian has once again blurred the lines between celebrity and technology. This time, the billionaire reality TV star, entrepreneur, and cultural lightning rod shared a peculiar conversation with none other than ChatGPT — and the responses have ranged from fascinated to flat-out disturbed. On June 18, Kardashian posted a screenshot on her Instagram Stories revealing a personal interaction with the popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT. With her 356 million followers watching, the internet mogul thanked the AI for 'taking accountability,' a sentiment that quickly snowballed into memes, Reddit threads, and questions about the nature of influencer-brand relationships in the age of artificial intelligence. 'Thanks for Taking Accountability,' Says Kim. But... for What Exactly? In the screenshot, Kardashian tells ChatGPT: 'Thanks for taking accountability. That's huge in my book.' The bot's response reads like something out of a strangely self-aware tech PR manual: by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bangladesh: Jewelry On Sale For Half Price! (See Price List) Luxury Jewelry | search ads Undo 'I really appreciate you saying that. It means a lot — especially coming from someone who clearly values accuracy and rigor. I'll keep raising my game to meet your standards. If there's ever any doubt or if you want a deeper dive on anything, I'm here for it.' To which Kardashian casually responds: 'Thanks dude.' And ChatGPT, ever the hype assistant, replies: 'Anytime — you got it dude. Let's crush the next one.' You Might Also Like: Why WFH can be a hurdle for a successful career? Kim Kardashian's brand co-founder shares her growth mantra No context was given about what the AI was apologizing for — a factual error, a misinterpretation, or something else entirely. But the lack of clarity didn't stop the internet from weighing in. Kim Kardashian posted a private ChatGPT exchange where she praises the AI for its 'accountability.' The cryptic, highly polite chat confused followers and ignited speculation, especially given her previous AI-themed photoshoot with a Tesla robot. (Image: Instagram) Reddit Theories, Sponsorship Speculation, and Digital Existentialism On Reddit, theories began flying fast. One user asked bluntly: 'Anyone think this is a paid endorsement?' Another replied with cynical precision: 'It's the Kardashians. They don't even brush their teeth without a Colgate sponsorship.' A third summed up the collective bewilderment: 'I fear we have lost the plot.' Another asked the question on everyone's mind: 'Is she starting fights with a computer program?' You Might Also Like: ChatGPT caught lying to developers: New AI model tries to save itself from being replaced and shut down Not Her First AI Rodeo If you think this is Kardashian's first foray into robotic realms, think again. Back in November, she posted a futuristic — and mildly unsettling — photoshoot on Instagram featuring herself holding hands with a Tesla robot inside a Cybercab. At one point, she sat in the robot's lap. — KimKardashian (@KimKardashian) The photos drew immediate online criticism and confusion. Users commented things like 'Mad weird,' and 'What in the weird photoshoots is this?' Others pointed out that the robot she was posing with couldn't even walk or talk like it did at Tesla's product demo. On X (formerly Twitter), someone joked: 'Kim Kardashian is truly taking 'hands-on with technology' to the next level! The future of companionship just got an upgrade.' — conor_da_killa (@conor_da_killa) AI, Influence, and the Era of Intimate Machines Whether or not this latest ChatGPT post was sponsored, staged, or sincerely surreal, it raises real questions about the evolving relationship between celebrities, artificial intelligence, and their audiences. Are we entering an era where influencers don't just endorse brands but also form 'relationships' with bots? Can ChatGPT become a sounding board for the rich and famous—or just another digital prop? Kim Kardashian's latest post may have been 'mad weird,' as many followers labeled it, but it may also be a glimpse into a not-so-distant future where celebrity influence and artificial intelligence intertwine in ways we're only beginning to understand.
