Somnium Times - Somnium Space 3.0: The Metaverse’s AI Revolution

Written by Anora

It’s undeniable that the era of AI has already commenced. However, well before AI-powered chatbots such as ChatGPT and AI image generators like MidJourney gained widespread popularity, Somnium Space harbored profound aspirations regarding the integration of AI with their persistent VR platform.

Artur Sychov, founder and CEO of Somnium Space, phrased it so beautifully on the TED Radio Hour on which he was a guest a while ago.

Videos are windows to how people were to people who watch those videos later. But meeting those people and being able to make a conversation with that person is next level and a natural progression of the technology
Artur Sychov

He discusses the eagerly awaited Live Forever Mode, slated for an upcoming alpha release. Through this feature, users will have the ability to capture their real experiences in virtual reality and input this data into AI learning models that will drive platform NPCs (non-player characters/avatars). While this may sound somewhat abstract, it will essentially enable what Artur explained: you, and anyone else, will retain the capacity for ongoing conversations with your digital counterpart, even long after your physical presence has ceased.

Now, integrating AI into the Somnium Space platform, is one of the major enhancements that are part of the Somnium Space 3.0 update, coming later this year.

Somnium Space AI & Data Systems

The Somnium Space AI & Data Systems offers a toolkit enabling users to autonomously store data and effortlessly incorporate AI technology into their Metaverse experiences. This adaptable system is designed to cater to a diverse array of user requirements, spanning from training digital replicas to simplifying content development and scientific exploration. Its possibilities are boundless, rendering it a perfect resource for numerous thrilling projects.

Suffice to say that AI relies on data. And to facilitate data sharing and analysis across multiple domains, Somnium Space introduces the Experience Data Format (EDF) saying, ”This open standard has been designed to capture multimodal data about lived experiences in VR, creating a common language that unifies the realms of AI, science, art, and engineering.”

Privacy

A fundamental element of the AI and data system’s design centers on the commitment to safeguarding user privacy and preserving data ownership. Somnium Space firmly upholds user’s rights to govern their own data. Consequently, they abstain from gathering or preserving any user data on their servers. Instead, all information derived from user’s VR interactions is kept locally on their personal computer in the universally accessible and shareable Experience Data Format (EDF).

This user-focused strategy not only grants users full authority over their individual data but also introduces opportunities for decentralized and transparent data exchange or commerce. Researchers in pursuit of data for a variety of purposes can establish direct connections with users within the Somnium Space platform. Subsequently, users have the option to share or trade their personally stored data through a consensual and transparent process.

In summary, the Somnium Space 3.0 update introduces a secure and decentralized solution for data compilation, storage, sharing, and commerce, designed with a keen regard for privacy and data ownership entitlements.

Tools and Technologies

Somnium Space is set to provide scripts for interaction with the EDF model using C# and Python, facilitating both reading and writing. Additionally, there are plans to develop further tools for seamless integration into common machine learning workflows.

This solution leverages Apache Avro, a schema-based data serialization library that transcends language barriers. It’s highly resilient, supports schema evolution, and operates in a binary format, which is more compact and efficient compared to JSON.

Collectively, the AI tools introduced in the Somnium Space 3.0 update are poised to act as a catalyst for a new wave of creativity. As users become proficient in harnessing this technology to enhance their experiences within Somnium Space, we can anticipate the emergence of cutting-edge and groundbreaking solutions.

All of this innovation is set to unfold within Somnium Space, shaping the future of the Metaverse while forging a path forward with AI.

About Somnium Space

Somnium Space is a blockchain-based virtual reality platform that allows users to create, experience, and monetize content and applications. The platform is committed to building a decentralized and immersive VR world that offers users a unique and engaging experience.

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