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The Metaverse, MedTech, and the Ethics of Emergent Technology with Christopher Lafayette

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 10 Jan 2023 · 1h 02m

What this episode covers

Christopher Lafayette, founder of GatherVerse and an emergent technologist, discusses the convergence of the metaverse, artificial intelligence, and medical technology. He explains how digital twins and immersive simulations are transforming MedTech by enabling remote surgical collaboration and optimizing hospital environments, while emphasizing the need for diversity and ethical standards in building these virtual ecosystems. Lafayette also addresses the rapid advancement of AI, warning of its imminent societal impact and the importance of getting accurate information from experts rather than relying on hype.

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early-stage companies

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GatherVerse, Meta, Stanford Medical, Kaiser, NYU
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da Vinci, ChatGPT, Midjourney
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LinkedIn Learning
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Black Technology Mentorship Program

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