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AI, Education, and XR: Quotes from Tech Giants

EON Reality

” Elon Musk: “VR and AR could be incredibly useful for educational purposes, making complex concepts more tangible and engaging.” ” “AI-powered learning tools can enhance VR/AR experiences, providing real-time feedback and adapting to learner progress.”

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Top XR Vendors Majoring in Education for 2022

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Few things are more important than delivering the right education to individuals around the globe. The cloud has paved the way for a new era of collaborative remote learning, while AI tools and automated systems are assisting educators in their tasks. Meta (Oculus).

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Avantis Education Launches VR Learning Platform

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Last Monday, Avantis Education, a UK-based immersive learning firm, announced the launch of Eduverse across selected K-12 learning institutions in the country. Students can access educational content in Eduverse learning spaces from a “secure and controlled environment.”

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Microsoft Axes Social VR Platform & XR Interface Framework Amid Wide-reaching Layoffs

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Microsoft is laying off 10,000 employees, and with it the company is axing social VR platform AltspaceVR and its XR interface framework, Mixed Reality Toolkit. In a Hail Mary that few expected, Microsoft turned around and snapped up the ailing platform only two months after the planned shut-down date.

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The State of XR in Education and Training in 2022

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Perhaps one of the most exciting avenues for the XR revolution, is the educational and training sector. Education has already been identified as a high adoption area for AR, VR, and MR technologies. Let’s take a closer look at the evolving state of XR in education and training. The Potential for XR in Education.

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Glue Collaboration to Shut Down, Operating Firm Declares Bankruptcy

XR Today - Virtual Reality

version, which enables users to engage with expected remote meeting tools, such as virtual spaces, customisable assets, and presentation tools. The news of Glue’s potential closure comes following the decrease in virtual meeting spaces from major XR firms, such as Microsoft, Mozilla, and Meta.

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XR in Education Case Study in Focus: Microsoft and GE

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In the educational landscape, extended reality tools have an incredible opportunity to enlighten and engage students in a variety of spaces. Already, countless universities and businesses have embraced VR, AR, and MR as tools for better training. However, traditional methods of education have had some limitations in the past.