<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Philip Rosedale, CTO of Linden Lab, was interviewed about the metaverse, mixed reality, and AI.Philip shared insights on the current state of technology, mentioning that the metaverse is not yet ready for mainstream adoption.He emphasized the importance of creativity in virtual worlds and the need for more innovative approaches to enhance user experiences.In terms of mixed reality, Philip discussed the need for a social contract and privacy considerations when interacting in mixed reality environments.Regarding AI, he expressed caution about replacing human connections with AI friends and emphasized the ethical implications.Philip encouraged innovators to focus on improving avatars using AI technology to create more realistic virtual world experiences.