Category: AR

Meta’s Military Move: A Troubling New Chapter in Tech and Defense

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By: Jacob Abright Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, is stepping into controversial territory—partnering with defense contractor Anduril to create artificial intelligence-powered headsets for military training. The collaboration is sparking serious ethical concerns about Big Tech’s growing role in U.S. defense initiatives, especially given Meta’s track record with misinformation and human rights issues. … Read More “Meta’s Military Move: A Troubling New Chapter in Tech and Defense” »

Microsoft Has a $22 Billion Case for Combat-Ready AR

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Consumer applications for augmented reality, like gaming and the metaverse aren’t making money, but military contracts are highly lucrative. By Tim Culpan / March 26, 2023 For more than a decade, technology pioneers have toiled away making virtual reality headsets in the hope that one day there’ll be a compelling and profitable need for these … Read More “Microsoft Has a $22 Billion Case for Combat-Ready AR” »