{"id":1175,"date":"2024-06-12T08:41:51","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T08:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/?page_id=1175"},"modified":"2026-02-24T12:25:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T12:25:41","slug":"virtual-worlds","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/metaverse\/virtual-worlds\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Initiative on Virtual Worlds and AI"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Global Initiative on Virtual Worlds and AI<\/strong> \u2013 Discovering the Citiverse<\/em> is a global multistakeholder platform launched by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC), and Digital Dubai, and supported by more than 70 international partners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The Initiative aims to shape a future where AI-powered virtual worlds are inclusive, trusted, and interoperable. By connecting people, cities, and technologies, it empowers meaningful progress through AI-powered virtual worlds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The 2nd Citiverse Assembly<\/a> <\/strong>will take place on 12 May 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland<\/strong>, following the 3rd UN Virtual Worlds Day<\/a>, which will be held on 11-12 May 2026. It will convene cities, governments, industry, standards bodies, research institutions, and academia to strengthen global collaboration on the citiverse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The Assembly will share experiences from ongoing citiverse and local digital twin initiatives worldwide, present flagship deliverables of the Global Initiative on Virtual Worlds and AI, and promote greater alignment across standards development and implementation efforts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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More information will be available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>

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Key Pillars of Action<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The Initiative advances its mission through three strategic pillars, each supported by dedicated tracks that tackle the most pressing opportunities and challenges in AI-powered virtual worlds. These pillars represent a comprehensive and inclusive approach\u2014from developing global guidelines to driving real-world implementation in cities around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Pillar 1 – Bringing Virtual Worlds to Life<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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