Foreword: the Inception of Our New Spatial Reality: Immerse Or Die! xi Introduction: the Converging Frontiers of Ai And Spatial Computing xiii Setting the Stage xiv An AI Moment Unlike Any Other xv The Unforgettable Past: 1st Photo, 1st Movie, 1st Television xvi The Dawn of VR and AR xvii The Promise of Spatial Computing xviii The Imperative for Leaders xix What Is Spatial Computing? xxi Other Key Technologies Tied to Spatial Computing xxix Real- World Use Case Examples xxxi Who Are the Beneficiaries? xxxiii Why Good for Business? xxxv Part 1 The Business Relevance of AI- Driven Spatial Computing 1 1 The AI Revolution: Transforming Today''s Business 3 From Aristotle to Today 3 Evolution of AI Applications and Technologies 5 Categories and Types of AI Software 5 NLP and Its Applications 6 CV and Its Role in AI 8 ML and dl and Their Relevance 10 GenAI and Its Creative Potential 12 CV and Spatial Computing 14 Understanding the Intersection of ML/DL and Spatial Computing 15 GenAI''s Role in Spatial Computing 17 Hardware Companies Leveraging AI 18 Software Companies with AI-Driven Solutions 20 AI-Driven Decision-Making in Spatial Computing 22 Business Benefits of AI in Spatial Computing 24 Enhanced Decision-Making with AI and Spatial Computing 28 A Look at the Regulatory Environment 29 Future Prospects and Preparation 30 Conclusions: Looking Ahead 30 2 The Evolution of a New Era of Spatial Computing 33 Understanding the Foundations 33 From Science Fiction to Business Reality 34 How Spatial Computing Works 35 Beyond Conversation 38 Current Applications 42 Challenges and Opportunities 49 Conclusions 49 3 The Symbiosis: Spatial Computing and AI 51 Overview of AI-Driven Spatial Applications 52 Business Benefits and Other Human Benefits 64 Future Trends in AI and Spatial Computing 69 Conclusions 72 Part 2 Leadership in the AI-Driven Era of Spatial Computing 75 4 Pioneering Case Studies: Meet the Leaders at the Intersection 77 Big Tech at the Intersection of Spatial Computing and AI 77 Companies Using AR and AI 80 Autonomous Robots and Vehicles 82 AI for Design 84 Future Leaders of Spatial Computing 86 5 Decision- Making and Leadership in the New Era 89 Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight as Key Skills 92 Spatial Computing Today 94 1. Reassess 3D Needs and Accelerate Innovation 95 2. Integrate AI with an Eye toward Spatial Computing 97 3. Shift Your Focus from Web 2.0 Metrics 98 4. Start to Plan for Sensory Design 99 5. Reimage for a Spatial Context and Format 100 6 The User Experience Revolution 101 A Brief History of User Experience Revolutions 101 How AI and Spatial Computing Redefine Customer Engagement 102 AI as Virtualization 103 Spatial Computing Is the Gateway to New Experiences 104 Customer Experience, User Experience, Employee Experience 106 AI-Driven Spatial Computing in CX, UX, and EX 108 Brand Experience 110 Part 3 Strategy, Implementation, and the Future 113 7 Risks, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations 115 Risks 116 Challenges 119 Ethical Considerations 124 8 Your Spatial Computing and AI Roadmap: From Strategy to Implementation and Beyond 131 Strategic Planning 132 Technology Selection and Integration 134 Implementation 135 Monitoring and Optimization 137 Compliance and Ethics 138 Risk Management 140 Reporting and Communication 142 Future Trends and Adaptation 143 Sustainability and Responsible AI 145 9 Tomorrow and the Next Decade: Looking Ahead at What the Future Holds 147 Continued Integration with Daily Life 148 Enhanced UXs 150 Transformative Applications 151 Ethical and Regulatory Developments 153 Collaboration and Connectivity 154 Cultural and Social Impacts 156 Sustainability and Environmental Considerations 158 Conclusions: Embracing AI-Driven Spatial Computing 159 Notes 161 About the Authors 167 Acknowledgments 169 Index 171.