Don't fancy making that presentation? Let your avatar do it
New research finds that 95 percent of workers would allow an AI avatar to perform tasks in a virtual meeting, such as making presentations, for them.
The study of 4,000 people worldwide from business travel management platform, TravelPerk shows employees prefer to assign admin-focused tasks in meetings to AI avatars, such as reminding them of deadlines (61 percent) or scheduling meetings (54 percent) which can then enable them to focus on more 'human' interactions.
Google partners with HP to commercialize Project Starline for realistic virtual meetings
Google has announced its collaboration with HP to commercialize Project Starline, a technology designed to make people feel as if they're together even when miles apart. This partnership aims to bring the experience out of the lab and into the workplace, revolutionizing how distributed teams and individuals connect.
First introduced in 2021, Project Starline uses advancements in AI, 3D imaging, and other technologies to create an immersive communication experience. It functions like a "magic window," allowing users to talk, gesture, and make eye contact as if they were in the same room. After extensive testing across Google offices and with enterprise partners, the technology has demonstrated that it can transform meetings, enhancing attentiveness, memory recall, and the overall sense of presence.