Headlines for Thursday 9th of February 2023

Here are some of the headlines you missed today in the Metaverse.

1. Google's AI chatbot makes a mistake during a demo

• Source: The Verge (https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/8/23590864/google-ai-chatbot-bard-mistake-error-exoplanet-demo)
• Summary: Google's new AI chatbot, Bard, made an error during a demo that was designed to help astronomers discover exoplanets. The mistake has raised concerns about the limitations of AI and the need for human oversight.

1. Hermes launches NFT artist Birkin bag

• Source: The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2023/feb/07/hermes-nft-artist-birking-bag-metabirkin-new-york-court)
• Summary: Hermes recently launched an NFT artist Birkin bag called the Metabirkin, which was sold in New York for a high price. This shows how traditional luxury brands are embracing new technology and innovations in the digital space.

1. Gender gap in the metaverse

• Source: The Next Web (https://thenextweb.com/news/theres-already-a-gender-gap-in-whos-leading-the-metaverse)
• Summary: There is a lack of diversity among the leadership in the metaverse, the virtual world created by technology. The article calls for greater representation and inclusivity in this growing industry.

1. Brands shying away from crypto, the metaverse, and chatbots during Super Bowl

• Source: The Drum (https://www.thedrum.com/news/2023/02/07/brands-shying-away-crypto-the-metaverse-and-chatgpt-during-super-bowl-lvii)
• Summary: During the recent Super Bowl, many brands opted for more traditional forms of advertising instead of using crypto, the metaverse, and chatbots like ChatGPT.

1. Google AR head leaving the company

• Source: 9to5Google (https://9to5google.com/2023/02/08/google-ar-head-clay-bavor-leaving-the-company-after-18-years/)
• Summary: Clay Bavor, the head of Google's AR division, is leaving the company after 18 years. This news comes as Google continues to invest in AR technology and as the market for AR and VR products continues to grow.