Metaverse allure fades into the background as gen AI soars

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Some few years ago, the metaverse was almost a household name in the technology scene. PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK

As generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology continues to grow more mainstream across the globe, the allure of the metaverse appears to be slowly fading off.

Two years ago, the metaverse was almost a household name in the technology scene. It was highly touted as a futuristic technology that had the potential of growing into a multibillion-dollar industry.