I saw they have two bags that are updated versions of existing models but now developed with AI and more expensive. I'm genuinely curious what "developed with help of AI" means here though - is it just a gimmick?
A not so cheap brand I have good experiences with is Sandqvist, from Sweden. If you can afford it they offer good quality and they have good values. Y
They also list on their website where they source materials and where things are made (mainly south-east Asia and a little bit Europe, nothing in US or China).
I think the downvotes are bots. I've noticed it myself, some downvotes at first, and then it starts gaining traction. Maybe it's big tech, not liking the competition of the federation, or it might be tankies. Who knows.
Fun fact: the upvotes don't accumulate as on Reddit!