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Friends of the Metaverse: #059

Hey there, digital trendsetters and tech-savvy explorers! Friends of the Metaverse welcomes you to the ultimate weekly source of tech news where we explore the rise of mixed reality and the latest advancements in technology, from web3, AI, and the metaverse to everything in between.

It's Friday, and we've saved the best for last:

  • A roundup of the week's news

  • Our favorite new AI tools

  • Plus, our AI pic of the week

The Metaverse could be worth $5 TRILLION by the end of the decade. It’s time to discover the future!👇

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📰 Weekly Top Reads on Web3 and AI

  • Cher Is Heading to the Metaverse With ‘Christmas’ Roblox Event (link)

  • Reebok to Partner With Futureverse in AI-metaverse Deal (link)

  • Casio to Release Metaverse-Based Virtual Ride Through the World of G-SHOCK Durability Testing (link)

  • E.U. Agrees on Landmark Artificial Intelligence Rules (link)

  • Pudgy Penguins Reveal 'Pudgy World' NFT Game Rollout Plans (link)

  • Pudgy Penguins to Launch Webkinz-Like Virtual World in 2024 (link)

  • Coinbase Head of Research Outlines Path of Web3 (link)

  • Apple Vision Pro on Track to Launch as Early as January (link)

  • Here’s How Fans Can Watch Jung Kook Perform Songs from ‘Golden’ on Meta Quest 3 (link)

  • Google weighs Gemini AI project to tell people their life story using phone data, photos (link)

  • FIFA drops NFTs that offer chance at World Cup final tickets, moves to Polygon (link)

  • Meta unveils Audiobox, an AI that clones voices and generates ambient sounds (link)

  • Meta’s AI for Ray-Ban smart glasses can identify objects and translate languages (link)

  • FIFA launches NFT collection amid 2023 Club World Cup (link)

  • Asian messaging giant LINE raises $140 million to expand NFT venture (link)

  • Legendary Silicon Valley investor Vinod Khosla says the existential risk of sentient AI killing us is ‘not worthy of conversation’ (link)

  • Accenture CTO says ‘there will be some consolidation’ of jobs but ‘the biggest worry is of the jobs for people who won’t be using generative AI’ (link)

  • An AI Chatbot Will Take Your Order at More Wendy's Drive-Thrus (link)

  • Google Offers Enhanced Generative AI Features for Cloud Customers (link)

  • AI scientist Fei-Fei Li: ‘Maths is pretty clean. Humans are messy’ (link)

🎁 Friends of the Metaverse
Season of Innovation 2023 | WATCH THE REPLAY

The curtain has fallen on the Season of Innovation 2023, but the insights and inspirations linger on. We're thrilled to announce that the replay of this groundbreaking event is now available!

Click the link below to revisit the captivating sessions and relive the moments of innovation and collaboration. Whether you're rewatching your favorite talks or catching up on what you missed, this is your chance to absorb every bit of knowledge shared by our esteemed speakers and enthusiastic community.

Don't miss this opportunity to reconnect with the spirit of innovation. 🚀💡

🚀 AI Tools (Our Top Picks)

The future of AI is here! Here are some of these amazing AI tools that are revolutionizing work and saving countless hours. Explore the amazing power of AI and discover the potential of these incredible tools.

  • Openlayer - Slack or email alerts for when your AI fails.

  • VEED Captions App - The simplest way to create engaging short-form videos.

  • Digits.com - modern accounting platform using AI

  • Circleback - AI-Language detection for meetings and multilingual support

  • Fliz - AI-Powered video creator for engaging videos

  • SNAPVID AI: Create short videos with subtitles and emojis in seconds

  • Logo Diffusion - Create unique & custom logos without relying on stock designs.

  • Claude for Sheets - Use Claude from Anthropic in your spreadsheets. Needs Anthropic API key to use.

  • Delphi - Build an AI clone of you and your expertise.

🖼️ AI Image of the Week

Prompt: snowy Christmas village, warm cinematic light, northern lights, ultrawide lens, Nikon D6, starry sky, photorealistic

Image credit: radone7566

🌱 Get in Touch:

#1: If you are a brand or a business looking to turbocharge your B2B growth, unlock supersonic access into the innovation arena with Friends of the Metaverse. Our premier events offer dynamic networking and partnership opportunities, enhancing your visibility among industry visionaries, decision-makers, and influencers. Fuel your pipeline with valuable leads, engage in customized brand promotion, and capitalize on our advanced networking tools.

#2: Become a Sponsor or a Media Partner of Friends of the Metaverse and get your brand, product, or business seen by our growing audience!

#3: Follow Friends of the Metaverse on LinkedIn to stay updated with pre-event buzz, sneak peeks, and more.

🎬 That’s a wrap!

I’ll be back next Friday with more awesome content. Don’t miss it! 🤩