Metaverse Fashion Week brings fashion giants to the Web3 universe
Between the 28th and Friday (31st) the biggest virtual fashion event in the world took place, the Metaverse Fashion Week (MVFW). In the 2023 edition, entitled “Future Heritage”, big names in fashion presented their proposals for the metaverse and web3. Giants like Adidas, Dolce & Gabbana and Tommy Hilfiger presented their collections. Hugo Boss, in turn, brought an immersive environment presenting its highlights from the physical catwalks within the Spatial metaverse. Check it out:
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Israel uses metaverse and artificial intelligence to transmit diplomatic messages; see video
Israel uses metaverse and artificial intelligence to transmit diplomatic messages; watch video (Twitter reproduction)
In Israel, a diplomat used technology, more specifically the metaverse and artificial intelligence, to transmit a message into eight different languages, an action that could mark a new moment for institutional communication. On social media, the head of the digital diplomacy division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, David Saranga, had his avatar reproduced and your voice mirrored by AI in other languages.
Disney layoffs affect the company's plans for the metaverse; understand
Entertainment giant Walt Disney Co. is closing its metaverse division, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. This arm of the company focused on developing strategies for the metaverse, with virtual and augmented reality tools. According to reports, the company plans to lay off 7 employees over the next two months and save $5,5 billion in operating expenses. The decision will affect more than 50 team members who were dedicated to developing Disney-standard virtual worlds.
São Paulo City Hall wants Virada Cultural in the metaverse, councilor questionThe; understand
The city of São Paulo wants to host the “Virada Cultural do Metaverso – 2023”, a 24-hour event that should take place between the 27th and 28th of May. The initiative will bring people together both physically and digitally. The activities presented will include dance, music and gastronomy. With the aim of promoting harmonious coexistence in public and digital spaces, Virada can count on R$ 10,1 million for the notice destined for its implementation, with the expectation of receiving one million participants. City councilor questionor popularity of the metaverse.
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Why Elon Musk and technology experts call for pause on AI development?
The billionaire owner of Twitter, SpaceX and Tesla, Elon Musk, and historian Yuval Noah Hariri joined hundreds of global technology experts who signed, this Wednesday (29), an appeal for a six-month pause in research into Artificial Intelligences (AIs) more powerful than the ChatGPT 4. The model of OpenAI was released this month. The authors of the petition warn of “great risks for humanity” if AIs are not controlled and supervised correctly.
ChatGPT is blocked in Italy due to non-compliance with personal data legislation
The Italian authorities announced this Friday (31) the temporary blockade of the ChatGPT, accused of not respecting legislation on personal data and of not having a verification system for underage users. A OpenAI has 20 days to adopt measures to protect minors under penalty of a fine and increased lockdown. O ChatGPT arrived in Italy in November 2022 and was quickly adopted by users impressed by its ability to clearly answer difficult questions, write sonnets and even pass tests and exams.
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