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fromFast Company
2 days ago

He went undercover to catch art thieves. Now he's using tech to stop forgeries

Daniel Elie Bouaziz was sentenced to prison for money laundering after his Palm Beach gallery sold forgeries of famous artists like Georgia O'Keeffe and Banksy, aided by fake documents.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

6 of the most faked luxury products in the world

Counterfeiting presents a significant challenge worldwide, as it generates an astounding $2 trillion annually, predominantly from counterfeit luxury items. These products not only harm economies but also endanger consumers by potentially exposing them to hazardous chemicals such as lead and cadmium.
Fashion & style
#intellectual-property
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

May 29: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

The Centennial Commission, sitting at Philadelphia, yesterday considered the report of the Committee on Plans, suggesting the selection of sixteen architects to be paid $1,000 each.
Brooklyn
#consumer-behavior
Wine
fromwww.standard.co.uk
9 months ago

Fake vintage wine floods London as police in France and Italy raid 1.67m fraud gang

Counterfeit fine wine is a significant issue in London, with experts noting that only minor details, like spelling mistakes, often reveal the fakes.
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