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title: "EP #104 What AI, AGI, and the Metaverse Mean for the Future of Humanity w/ Alvin W. Graylin"
description: Peter and Alvin discuss how AI and AR will affect all aspects of society in the coming future.
---

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# [EP #104 What AI, AGI, and the Metaverse Mean for the Future of Humanity w/ Alvin W. Graylin](https://www.diamandis.com/podcast/alvin-graylin)

 Written by [Peter H. Diamandis](https://www.diamandis.com/podcast/author/peter-h-diamandis) | Jun 6, 2024 7:00:00 AM

In this episode, Peter and Alvin discuss how AI and AR will affect all aspects of society in the coming future.

## YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT

- 03:38 | Understanding the Metaverse
- 46:33 | Democratizing AI Through Global Collaboration
- 1:15:42 | Balancing Technology and Education

Alvin Wang Graylin is a distinguished technology pioneer with over 30 years of experience in AI, XR, and semiconductor industries, currently serving as the Global VP of Corporate Development at HTC. He co-authored "Our Next Reality: How the AI-powered Metaverse will Reshape the World" and has held prominent roles, including China President of HTC and Vice-Chairman of the Industry of Virtual Reality Alliance (IVRA). Alvin has founded four venture-backed startups and holds advanced degrees in Computer Science and Business from MIT.

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