GAO REPORTS POSITIVE OUTCOMES OF USING IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY ACROSS A VARIETY OF FEDERAL CIVILIAN AGENCIES
Washington, D.C. – A new report published last week from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that most civilian federal agencies are using or planning to use immersive technologies in their offices. In response to the GAO’s survey, 17 of the 23 civilian agencies reported activities involving immersive technologies in fiscal years 2022 and 2023, […]
XRA CELEBRATES THE TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHIPS AND SCIENCE ACT
Washington, D.C. – On July 28, 2022, Congress passed the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, a bipartisan bill aimed at boosting U.S. competitiveness on the global stage. The measure was designed to help America compete with China by injecting billions of dollars into the domestic production of semiconductors and providing for investment in the […]
XR ASSOCIATION RELEASES INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ENGAGEMENT ASSESSMENT
Washington, D.C. – Lawmakers on Capitol Hill recognize the critical importance of standards development for emerging technologies. In an effort to increase U.S. participation, Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced the Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act of 2024 earlier this year. With respect to immersive technology (virtual reality, augmented reality, […]
XR ASSOCIATION JOINS ASSOCIATIONS IN SIGNING UNITED FOR PRIVACY COALITION LETTER TO CONGRESS
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, the United for Privacy Coalition convened to discuss the latest developments regarding the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) and ways to engage as a broader coalition on this bill. XRA actively participated in the meeting. While individual members may have varied perspectives on other sections of the bill, all participants […]
THE XR ASSOCIATION RELEASES USE CASE FACT SHEET ON DIGITAL TWINS
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association has released a use case fact sheet on digital twins. This document delves into the transformative potential of digital twins across various industries, including manufacturing, urban planning, automotive, and logistics operations. Digital twins offer a virtual mirror of physical entities, enabling real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and informed decision-making. As […]
XR ASSOCIATION TO HOST SECOND ANNUAL DEMO ON THE HILL
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, the XR Association, a leading trade association representing the growing ecosystem of augmented, mixed, and virtual reality companies, is hosting the second annual “Demo on the Hill,” an exclusive demonstration event for Members of Congress and their staff. The event will allow attendees to try out XR […]
XRA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF PUBLIC POLICY TO PARTICIPATE IN UK DIGITAL CATAPULT WORKSHOP
London, UK – On Friday, April 19, 2024, XRA’s Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Joan O’Hara, will travel to London to participate in the Responsible AI Dissemination Workshop, hosted by the UK Digital Catapult. The workshop will focus specifically on use of AI in the spatial computing realm – namely, volumetric capture and production […]
XR ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 2024
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association, a leading trade association representing the growing ecosystem of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality companies, has publicly released its legislative priorities for 2024. Last year, XRA published the white paper, Reality Check: Why the U.S. Government Should Nurture XR, examining what governments in Europe and Asia are doing to […]
XR ASSOCIATION SUBMITS FORMAL RESPONSE TO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION’S CONSULTATION ON VIRTUAL WORLDS AND GENERATIVE AI
Washington, D.C. – On March 11, the XR Association, a prominent trade association representing the growing immersive technology ecosystem, submitted a written response to the European Commission’s consultation on “competition in virtual worlds and generative artificial intelligence.” This paper demonstrates XRA’s support for the development of open and people-empowering virtual worlds and policies that support […]
XRA CEO PRESENTED AT THE VRARA DC CHAPTER NATIONAL SECURITY SUMMIT
Washington, D.C. – XRA’s CEO, Liz Hyman, presented at the VRAR Association DC Chapter National Security Summit, which was organized and hosted by Booz Allen. During her presentation, Hyman delved into the critical insights highlighted in XRA’s Reality Check, a white paper focused on U.S. Competitiveness. Hyman also discussed the importance of ensuring that the […]