I would play games long enough to discover what games were doing and how they were doing it. And then I'd spend the rest of my time building.
Tim SweeneyRead
AR is going to play such an infinite role in our lives that we have to establish clear ground rules respecting everyone's rights. That means open platform and open ecosystems and protections that put user privacy first.
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What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of user privacy and rights in the development of augmented reality technologies.
Tim Sweeney's quote highlights the transformative potential of augmented reality (AR) in our daily lives, stressing the need for a framework that safeguards individual rights and privacy as AR becomes more integrated into society. He advocates for open platforms and ecosystems that prioritize user protections, underscoring the ethical considerations in the technological advancements shaping our future.
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Augmented RealityPrivacyTechnologyUser RightsOpen Platform
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In a discussion about the implications of new technologies at a tech conference.
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