Europe is rapidly emerging as a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR), backed by significant political and financial support from the European Commission. A massive €200 billion InvestAI initiative and the European AI Champions Initiative underscore the continent’s commitment to fostering AI innovation and competitiveness. Similarly, XR, encompassing VR, AR, and “Virtual Worlds,” is a strategic priority, with over 80 active XR projects under the Horizon Europe program and a Virtual World Partnership guiding ethical development aligned with European values.
These transformative technologies are poised to reshape all industries, including media, culture, and creative sectors. However, Europe recognizes the critical need for responsible development. Unchecked AI and XR can lead to misinformation, biases, and environmental concerns. Therefore, a proactive approach is being taken to integrate core values, particularly Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), into technology development and use.
This guide is designed for technology designers and developers, as well as professional users, who wish to ensure the tools they create and utilize are as inclusive as possible. This commitment guarantees that innovation serves the common good.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Reflection Tool
Authors: Sparknews
