ALFIE at UnitedXR Europe: Presenting “Human-First” Approaches to AI and Virtual Worlds

A panel of four people is seated on a stage during an event. The stage is dimly lit with blue LED strip lights in the background. From left to right: A man in a dark suit is seated on the far left, looking towards the center. Next to him is a man in a dark sweater and jeans. In the center, a man with glasses, grey hair, and a grey sweater is speaking into a microphone. On the far right, Pilar Orero in a black turtleneck and black pants is seated, listening.

On Monday, 8 December, Pilar Orero presented ALFIE in the panel “Implementation of Virtual World Standards: Who Benefits?” at the inaugural UnitedXR Europe event.

UnitedXR Europe, the new major European XR gathering created by merging AWE EU and Stereopsia Europe, brought together leaders in extended reality from 8 to 10 December 2025 in Brussels. This first edition united AWE’s renowned exhibition of XR innovators with Stereopsia’s deep expertise in conference programming, European collaboration, and ethical discussions in immersive technologies.

During the panel, Pilar Orero shared ALFIE’s latest findings on AI and datasets, advocating for “human-first” research approaches rather than traditional “human-centric” models. Her contribution highlighted two key challenges:

the need for datasets that accurately and fairly represent human diversity
understanding how humans interact within increasingly complex virtual worlds

These insights underscored the importance of ethical, inclusive standards in the development of future immersive environments and AI technologies.

ALFIE is proud to contribute to Europe’s efforts to ensure that virtual worlds and AI evolve responsibly, with human well-being at their core.