New World Notes: Top 5 Posts Including: Why the Metaverse Works, New Combat Game In Second Life, and Ted Chiang vs. AI-Made Art

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Monday, September 09, 2024

Top 5 Posts Including: Why the Metaverse Works, New Combat Game In Second Life, and Ted Chiang vs. AI-Made Art

Here's Why the Metaverse Works, Leading to Massive Platforms Like Roblox, Fortnite & Many More
Linden Lab Launches "Combat 2.0", Red vs. Blue Team FPS Map in Second Life. Featuring Fiercely Fighting Furries. UPDATE: It's a Showcase of LSL Combat2 Now Rolling Out Across SL.
Ted Chiang, Acclaimed Literary Author & Microsoft Technical Writer, Succinctly Explains Why AI Can't Create Art
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