XR ASSOCIATION TO LAUNCH XR ADVISORY COUNCIL (XRAC) DEDICATED TO THE FUTURE OF XR TECHNOLOGY
XRAC will convene industry voices, experts, and thought leaders to define the XR ecosystem and discuss some of the foundational challenges and solutions facing XR technology. Washington, D.C.- Today, the XR Association (XRA), the trade association representing the growing ecosystem of companies powering virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (XR), announced they will be forming a […]
XRA DISCUSSES BALANCING PUBLIC POLICY AND TECH DEVELOPMENT IN 2021 GAMES FOR CHANGE FESTIVAL
On July 13, XRA’s Joan O’Hara hosted a panel discussion for the 2021 Games for Change Festival titled, “Why Public Policy Matters.” Joan was joined by Brittan Heller, Global Business and Human Rights Counsel with Foley Hoag LLP; Ellysse Dick, Policy Analyst with the Information Technology and Innovation (ITIF); and Jared Bomberg, Senior Counsel to Chair […]
CONGRESS SHOULD FUTURE PROOF AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE WITH IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY
As Congress works on legislation to develop a modern, sustainable American infrastructure for the next century, lawmakers will focus on traditional projects like improving roads, tunnels, and bridges. They will also consider investment in clean energy and efficient transportation networks. In addition, Congress will think through how best to prepare America’s workforce to build and maintain […]
“IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY” INCLUDED IN NIST FOR THE FUTURE ACT
On Tuesday, July 27, 2021, the U.S. House of Representative’s Science, Space and Technology Committee approved H.R. 4609, the NIST for the Future Act, a comprehensive reauthorization of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This legislation ensures that NIST has the authorities and resources it needs to carry out its mission to promote […]
USICA CLEARS THE SENATE
WASHINGTON, June 8 – In a 68-32 vote the Senate passed the U.S. Innovation & Competition Act (USICA). The Senate’s passage of this bill on a bipartisan basis is a huge boost for XR for several reasons. Foremost among them, the bill includes our “immersive technology” language. And, more importantly, the bill authorizes nearly $250 […]
XR INDUSTRY DECLARES INCLUSION OF IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY IN ENDLESS FRONTIER ACT CHIEF LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, April 21, 2021, the XR Association (XRA) – the trade association representing the broad ecosystem that powers the virtual, augmented, and mixed reality industries – submitted for the public record a statement advocating for the inclusion of immersive technology among the ten key technologies designated by the newly reintroduced Endless […]
FIRST BPC-XRA FUTURE OF XR PROJECT ROUNDTABLE
Earlier this year, the XR Association (XRA) and the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) established the BPC-XRA Future of XR Project, a partnership to examine the impact of XR technologies on society. This year-long project is bringing together key stakeholders and subject matter experts from a variety of fields to consider the promise and policy challenges of […]
XRA’S JOAN O’HARA DISCUSSES BALANCING PRIVACY AND INNOVATION IN XR DURING ITIF INTERVIEW
Joan O’Hara recently sat down with the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) to discuss balancing privacy and innovation in XR. In particular, Joan highlighted the significance of trust between end users and industry; the need for a national privacy law to provide consistent standards and expectations; and the importance of meaningful user consent. She further emphasized […]
XR COMMUNITY WEBINAR: AR/VR-Related Programs, Projects, and Partnerships at the National Science Foundation
On Thursday, March 25 at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET, the XR Association held a webinar with the National Science Foundation (NSF). For more than 70 years, NSF has identified and funded work at the frontiers of science and engineering. Their success is based on deep, collaborative interactions with its broad community of stakeholders. The […]
XRA APPLAUDS REP. DELBENE FOR INTRODUCING DATA PRIVACY BILL
The XR Association applauds Rep. Suzan DelBene, Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality Technologies, on the introduction of the Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act. The conversation around data privacy has never been more important as we seek to protect consumers and, at the same time, encourage innovation. With the introduction of […]