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Accenture, Microsoft uses Metaverse to Unite Decision-Makers

XR Today - Virtual Reality

This week, the World Economic Forum (WEF) partnered with Microsoft and Accenture to scale its Global Collaboration Village , a Metaverse space for international business leaders and decision-makers. The WEF Believes in the Metaverse The WEF is building a strong relationship with the emerging Metaverse technology space.

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Lift Off for HoloLens! The US Space Force and Microsoft Build a AR Space Simulation

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The US Space Systems Command (SSC) has renewed its partnership with Microsoft as it builds an augmented reality (AR) space simulation. Moreover, Microsoft Azure will host the environment within its commercial and government clouds, with classified and unclassified entry requirements, depending on the mission’s context.

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Microsoft Employees Aren’t Happy About $479M HoloLens Military Contract

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The companies CEO & President stand by their decision to license HoloLens technology to the US military. The letter, entitled HoloLens For Good, Not War , clarifies the workers refusal to participate in the development of technology designed specifically for “warfare and oppression.”. “We

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Orlando Mayor Offers 2,500 Open Positions to Build Metaverse in the MetaCenter

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Over the years, Orlando has become a leading hub for tech companies that want to innovate and explore the capabilities of emerging technologies. This collision of creative entertainment and technological advancements formed the foundation of the innovative ecosystem that exists here today,” he adds.

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Augmented Reality in Emergency Management: Enhancing Situational Awareness for Rescue Missions

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AR supports emergency response management through simulations, real-time assistance, and mapping danger zones. Simulated Training. Augmented reality simulation enables users to have realistic experiences without endangering anyone. One example is the patient simulator PerSim by MedCognition. Mapping Layouts.

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What does Chat GPT Mean for Enterprise-Grade XR?

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Conversational AI systems are already emerging as integrated extended reality (XR) technology. AI-based chatbots are a trusted customer experience tool, and firms are leveraging this conversational AI technology to drive customer engagement. Examples, such as Reshi’s project and the surge of DALL.E

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Big XR News from Google, ChatGPT, Vodafone, and Seoul Metropolitan Government

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Despite a promising couple of weeks following CES 2023, the year appears to continue last year’s trend of poor stock performance and numerous layoffs across the technology industry. Google’s layoffs come just days after Microsoft and Amazon announced cutbacks of roughly 10,000 employees.