... Tucked away in these manufactured worlds, Hunting’s subjects have found a place to call their own — to fall in love, to explore themselves, to while away a few short hours and leave the trials of the workday behind in a place where they won’t be judged. Yes, there are giggles to be had at the sight of glitching avatars of increasing levels of ridiculousness talking to each other in fantastical environments or the wonky physics of VR pool games.
But the sound of the held-back tears in someone’s voice as they walk down a virtual aisle to marry their sweetheart, or the sight of a Deaf user signing goodbye to a brother lost to suicide before sending their soul to rest in a virtual lantern ceremony — those moments tell a very different story. As virtual as the venue may be, the love and connections formed inside it are as tear-jerkingly human as they come....
UT launched Good Systems in 2019. Since then, technologists, social scientists and humanists participating in the project have been working to define, evaluate and build ethical AI systems in six core areas:
... Wurman's keynote, "Training the World's Best Gran Turismo Racer", will take place on Tuesday, July 26 at 2:00 p.m. CET. In his presentation, Wurman will share details on Sony AI's breakthrough game AI research Gran Turismo SophyTM (GT Sophy) and how the company trained agents for Gran TurismoTM to compete with the world's best e-sports drivers. ...
According to Google, testing only in a lab environment comes with limitations. Therefore, testing in the real world will enable the company to better understand how AR devices can help people in their everyday lives. ...
The prototypes being tested will look like normal glasses, feature an in-lens display, and have audio and visual sensors, such as a microphone and camera. However, the devices will have strict limitations on what they can do, according to the company, and as such, will not support functions like photography and videography. There will also be strict limitations on the kinds of activities that testers can engage in. ...
... Patent applications are ongoing in several countries, but the USPTO denied the application, stating unequivocally that the plain language of patent laws limits patent applications to naming only human persons as inventors. While the case is currently on appeal to the Federal Circuit, the judges have seemed skeptical of the inventor’s position, with one asking how an AI could be considered an individual. To date, the DABUS system has been awarded only one patent in its own name, from the patent office of South Africa. ...
If the human inventors had minimal control of the creative or inventive process, the work will likely fall under the public domain, being ineligible for IP protections. ...
Cyber firms will make practical training on their technology available to students in an attempt to address a skills shortage. The effort comes as fears mount that global competitors like China are outpacing the West on talent
Moxy Hotels, a chain of stylish hotels owned by Marriot, today announced the Moxy Universe, Play Beyond, an augmented reality (AR) experience that allows guests to interact with the hotel in a variety of unique ways.
Starting now until the end of the year, visitors can use their mobile devices to explore 12 Moxy Hotels from Shanghai to Tokyo using a virtual avatar. Ahead of their stay, guests can use the Moxy mobile app to begin customizing their digital persona with different outfits, accessories, and hairstyles. ...
Upon arriving at the bar of the hotel, which doubles as the front desk, guests can scan a QR code to view “holographic projections” and snap a few selfies with their avatar. unlock at least five challenges that will have them exploring every part of the hotel from their bedroom to the gym. ...
PhilNote: Inworld AI is in the 2022 Disney Accelerator program.
... Inworld AI is a company building a tool to create brains that experience creators can put into virtual bodies to populate the metaverse – whether that’s games, simulations for enterprise and education, embodied chatbots in immersive retail environments, or whatever else you can think of. ...
So, what is it, exactly? Inworld AI’s product consists of two main components. There’s the engine, that does the work, and a creator studio that lets users manipulate the engine to fit their needs. ...
The creator studio, which I was shown in a remote demo, consists of text inputs, toggles, and sliders. There’s also a special panel of controls for experimental features including audible pauses and expressive movement. ...
Looking at the engine component, there’s a lot that an Inworld AI character can do that a user doesn’t have to program. For example, the characters can recall past conversations. They can also access the internet to contextualize information and responses.
But, don’t be too afraid – the characters have “filters” that prevent them from profanity or harmful speech. ...
Inworld AI makes the “brain” but they don’t make the “body” – or even provide tools for it. The characters created in the platform can be inserted into avatars created in programs like Ready Player Me and MetaHumans. ...
... The René AR glasses feature a handful of unique features designed to enhance live performances. This includes two light ambient sensors capable of projecting AR background effects on-stage in real-time. They can also be used to alter the color of an actor’s costume and visualize live audio spoken during a performance.
As if that weren’t cool enough, there’s an adjustable magnifying glass built into the right lens that allows the wearer to zoom into the performance for a better look. ...
In addition to visuals, René also provides several interesting options for controlling your audio experience. A bone conduction transducer built into the arms of the device allows you to adjust the volume of certain audio elements. Users can select what sounds they’d like to prioritize at any moment, such as music or an actor’s voice.
The René AR glasses can be rented for Broadway performances via the TKTS ticket office. ...
Walt Disney Company published an announcement on Wednesday that explains the Disney Accelerator program has picked six companies to join this year’s class initiative that plans to target a few different technologies. “This year’s Disney Accelerator class is focused on building the future of immersive experiences and specializes in technologies such as augmented reality (AR), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and artificial intelligence (AI) characters,” the entertainment company’s blog post details. ....
MATIC, Polygon’s token, responded to the news right away. In less than seven hours, the price of MATIC increased by nearly 25 percent, returning to a five-week high of over $0.65. The best-performing large cap is MATIC.
As of the time of publication, the price of MATIC had somewhat decreased; it is currently trading at $0.6208 on the main spot trading platforms. Even yet, it continues to be the coin with the best performance among all large-cap cryptocurrencies. ...
