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The metaverse is fast becoming the future of the digital world . With businesses increasingly adopting metaverse technology like virtual reality platforms , it is clear that governments and leading organisations will need to have responsible use conversations moving forward .
Visual and augmented reality ( VR / AR ) adoption , as well as virtual 3D for shopping , events and social media , could cause the industry to swell to US $ 615bn by 2030 . With this in mind , it is easy to see how digital systems like generative AI can work to create a more immersive virtual world for users worldwide .
The power of generative AI : Leveraging technology for a virtual world As Mark Zuckerberg told The Guardian earlier in 2023 : “ The metaverse is a logical evolution . It ’ s the next generation of the internet – a more immersive , 3D experience . Its defining quality will be a feeling of presence , like you are right there with another person or in another place .”
Generative AI could work to enhance user experience in the metaverse by offering users human interactions within a virtual backdrop . The metaverse is all about being ‘ within ’ the walls of the internet itself , with shared virtual worlds operating immersive digital locations to work , play , socialise , shop and exercise in . This is just the beginning .
GPT systems in particular have the ability to leverage large language models ( LLMs ) and provide distinct responses to text , voice and gestures . The technology could also improve how users work virtually and even possibly boost enterprise use by improving the way employees work .
According to an article by Forbes , the future will see social media companies ,
“ IN YOUR ACTIONS AND WORDS IN THE METAVERSE , CONSISTENTLY SHOW CARE AND CONCERN FOR OTHER PEOPLE ”
DON HEIDER PROFESSOR , SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY
64 October 2023