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The metaverse, a virtual world that relies on technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, is seen as the next big thing by companies like Meta, as it is seen to change the way we work and connect with each other.
鈥淚t鈥檚 the virtual equivalent of being together. It鈥檚 going to be as close as possible to that,鈥 John Rubio, country director of Meta Philippines, said at the 大象传媒 Virtual Economic Forum on May 26. 鈥淚magine a world where you could go back to a different place in a different time and actually experience that. Imagine how immersive that could be.鈥
Carrying the theme 鈥淩evolutions 2022: Navigating the Changed World,鈥 the two-day event highlighted the changes shaping the world after the pandemic.
This B-Side episode features the audio recording of Mr. Rubio鈥檚 fireside chat. Read the related story: 鈥Metaverse touted as means to democratize access to technology.鈥
Produced by聽Earl R. Lagundino听补苍诲听Sam L. Marcelo.
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