Simon Graff is founder and CEO of FOR REAL?! and has worked with VR technologies for 10 years. In this episode, we discuss how generative AI and virtual reality are already converging today, why Roblox with 72 million daily users is the first functioning metaverse, and what practical applications these technologies already have.

In this conversation you'll learn:

- why Roblox and Fortnite are already functioning metaverses

- how generative AI creates and changes virtual worlds in real-time

- Simon's personal AI use: ChatGPT as medical advisor with image recognition

- why AI hallucinations remain a real problem

- Apple Vision Pro vs. Meta Quest: different strategies in the VR market

- how VR training works at Walmart and for soft skills

- what frame interpolation and AI-generated games mean

- why media convergence is more relevant than ever

- what role spatial computing will play in the future

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro & Simon's Mission: Separating hype from reality
01:14 – FOR REAL?!: Consulting for new technologies
07:19 – Generative AI: Hype, disillusionment and real applications
15:28 – Personal AI use: Gout management with ChatGPT
24:08 – Creative Technologist: Anticipating, not predicting the future
27:15 – Roblox & Fortnite: The metaverse already exists
32:57 – Apple Vision Pro vs. Meta Quest: Different strategies
42:25 – Generative AI meets VR: Live worlds and AI NPCs
47:21 – Roblox as economic platform: $100,000 monthly for virtual clothing
54:04 – VR Training: From Walmart to soft skills