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AI Standards for Global Impact: From Governance to Action Part 3: Future AI

Figure 52: Global Initiative on Virtual Worlds and AI -Key Pillars of Action

Box 4: Why international standards and guidelines matter for the citiverse
and AI-powered virtual worlds
International standards and guidelines can support trusted citiverse and virtual worlds. They
enable interoperability between platforms and systems, helping cities and communities to
connect seamlessly across verticals. They promote accessibility by design for all inhabitants
– including persons with disabilities and those in underserved areas – to benefit from AI-
powered virtual services.

In addition, international standards provide a common framework to align digital
infrastructure, urban innovation, and public services with global best practices. This not
only helps to avoid fragmentation but also accelerates deployment, reduces costs, and
supports sustainable development at scale.
Study Group 20 is developing several international standards to guide citiverse deployments,
including:

• Y.citiverse-reqts – Requirements of citiverse platform for smart sustainable cities and
communities
Complementing this work, the Global Initiative on Virtual Worlds and AI is advancing
guidelines for the citiverse. One of its key deliverables is:
• Citiverse Use Case Taxonomy Overview

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