Boz To The Future The Future of Avatars and Identity: With Guest Aigerim Shorman
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Apr 12, 2022 Aigerim Shorman, General Manager of Avatars & Identity at Meta, leads her team in shaping how we represent ourselves in the metaverse. She discusses the evolution of avatars, emphasizing their crucial role in digital identity and community. Aigerim highlights challenges such as impersonation and ethical considerations, while stressing the importance of diversity and authenticity online. The conversation also touches on how virtual and augmented reality can transform travel experiences, making global exploration more accessible than ever.
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Avatars as Digital Selves
- Avatars serve as 3D digital representations of ourselves essential for the metaverse experience.
- They unify presence across apps and allow deep expression and inclusion from wheelchair options to skin tones.
Continuity is Key for Avatars
- Continuity of identity across digital spaces is a core goal for avatar development.
- People want to carry their digital self and unique avatar items seamlessly between experiences.
Challenges of Avatar Safety
- Impersonation and offensive avatar content pose significant challenges to digital identity.
- Building safe, authentic avatar experiences requires anticipation of new forms of misuse.
