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The Role and Importance of AI in the Metaverse
The Metaverse is a trending topic right now. It is a digital virtual world that goes beyond the physical world — one that combines augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain technologies. The concept was initially coined by sci-fi author Neal Stephenson back in 1992, and since then, researchers and technologists have been working on it.
AI in the Metaverse
Facebook and its parent company Meta have been investing in the concept for some time now. They have now become very popular for their outstanding work in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms — specifically within applications like Instagram and WhatsApp. Metaverse’s AI research and development include computer vision, content analysis, speech and image recognition, and more.
So, how is the Metaverse leveraging AI?
1. Digital Avatars
Perhaps, the most astounding and highly-discussed concept of the metaverse is digital avatars. A digital avatar is a visual illustration of a person in games or virtual worlds — in this case, the metaverse. People can change the hair color and clothes of their…
