H&M wants to democratize AI with reusable components

In AI implementation, organizations grapple with scaling issues. Advancing investments from the pilot stage into business critical processes is challenging, due to constraints in accessing talent and organizational culture pitfalls. But given the threats the retail industry faces -- consumers pulling back on spending and inventory challenges -- digital is imperative. H&M "must act quickly to improve its online proposition globally" as it adjusts to shifting shopping habits everywhere, analyst firm GlobalData said in a research note. This year, H&M already planned to open fewer stores as it expanded digital operations globally.