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How Amazon & McKinsey Utilized AI Predictive Capabilities to Preorder Masks During the Covid-19 Pandemic
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How Amazon & McKinsey Utilized AI Predictive Capabilities to Preorder Masks During the Covid-19 Pandemic

The perpetual digital panopticon enables the Internet of Things to shift its focus towards your behavior being the commodity, leading to a sense of perpetual digital invisibility.

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Amazon's Prediction on Mask Usage in January 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, Amazon's predictive algorithms foresaw a significant increase in demand for facial masks. Leveraging data analysis and historical trends, Amazon anticipated the urgency of the situation and proactively ordered masks from distributors to meet customer needs promptly. Amazon, an emblem of technological prowess and foresight, embarked on a profound journey, harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to confront the escalating demand for protective masks.

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