# OMI 10-18-23

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## AI meeting summary
The meeting starts with a discussion about technical issues, specifically the Tiling Manager extension not working. The speaker mentions using another plugin instead. Then, the speaker welcomes everyone to the 129th weekly meeting of Omi and explains that their focus is on creating metaverse interoperability through open protocols. They emphasize the importance of collaboration and introduce new attendees to introduce themselves. Keyframe shares information about the crowdfunding campaign for the Virtual Worlds Museum and invites collaboration. Other participants share their experiences at events and meetings related to AI, VR/AR, and metaverse projects. The conversation then moves on to discussing various projects within the M Three community, including an open source character studio, identity-based NFTs, visualizer using Dwork from Boombox Heads, virtual worlds from multi-agent simulations, particle system work in Hyper Five, and research on interoperable vehicles. Ideas for future hack day activities are also discussed such as Gaussian splatting and recording engagement proposals using AG Splat technology.

No live demos were shown and there was some confusion with the technology. The speaker discussed using 360 cameras and drones to recreate memories. They also talked about their company Magic, which is an artificial intelligence development environment for creating task and coordination agents. The idea of using bots in Discord to provide information and updates on Omi was mentioned. However, there were concerns about people ignoring the bot's messages or not taking action based on them.

People discuss the benefits of archiving meeting transcripts and using bots for easy access to information. They also talk about supporting Markdown files and the possibility of adding VRM support. There is a conversation about a game project focused on urban interventions and how it rewards curiosity. The group expresses appreciation for each other's work and discusses future funding opportunities, as well as plans for an election within the organization.

The transcript discusses the use of Omivotes for casting votes and creating posts to announce candidates. The process is expected to be straightforward but is important for the longevity of the organization. The next steps and responsibilities for the new chairs are outlined, with a request for help from others. There is a discussion about extending the nomination period and setting up threads in Omivotes for nominations. The number of chairs will depend on the number of people running, with a need to update public-facing content after elections. Efforts are being made to merge different communities within Omi and collaborate with other organizations like OMF.

The transcript discusses the idea of advancing Omi and mentions the importance of chairs representing the community. It suggests merging with Open Collective, IEEE, and potentially MSFS for better understanding and acceptance. The speaker supports trying to convince OMF and the Linux Foundation to merge with Omi. They also discuss achieving cool things in the past, but mention concerns about sustainability without larger budgets.

Collaboration rather than a merger is proposed as an alternative, with potential interest from Nicole, the marketing director of OMF. There is a discussion about organizing a week-long event and creating a flyer for it. The meeting concludes by mentioning upcoming events like Demo Day and elections, while emphasizing that processes can be changed through voting to improve Omii's operations.

## Action items

From the transcript, the follow-ups and action items are as follows:

- Nominations for the Omi chairs will close at the end of the day (date not mentioned) - This is an action item for individuals who want to nominate themselves or others for the position of Omi chairs.
- Create an event in the Discord server to remind and notify members about the nomination deadline and the upcoming election - This is an action item for someone with access to the Discord server to create events for the nomination deadline and the election date.
- Set a date for the election of new Omi chairs - It was decided to hold the election on November 1st, giving enough time for nominations and review of candidates.
- Update public-facing content and websites to reflect the new Omi chairs - This is an action item for the newly elected chairs to update public-facing content, such as the W3C Omi page and Open Collective, to reflect the new leadership.
- Explore collaboration with OMF (Open Metaverse Foundation) - The chairs will have a conversation with OMF counterparts to discuss potential collaboration and merging of the communities.
- Consider merging or collaborating with the IEEE community - The possibility of merging or collaborating with the IEEE community will be explored, with the goal of driving more action and raising awareness about Omi.
- Update processes and refine the Omi structure - The new chairs can propose changes to the Omi structure, such as the frequency of meetings, the number of chairs, and the consolidation of working groups.
- Design a flyer for the next Omi event on October 30th - A volunteer offered to design a flyer for the event, which will be shared on social media to promote the event.

Please note that these action items are based on the discussions and decisions made in the transcript, and it is important to refer to the actual transcript for complete accuracy and context.

## Outline

Based on the transcript provided, here is an outline with chapters and corresponding timestamps:

- Chapter 1: Introduction and Meeting Start
- Timestamp: 2:11:10 to 2:12:28
- Description: The meeting begins with a brief introduction and the speaker welcomes everyone to the 129th weekly meeting of Omi. There is a mention of creating true meetings and events.
- Chapter 2: Participant Introductions
- Timestamp: 2:13:12 to 2:13:58
- Description: The participants are given a chance to introduce themselves. Newcomers are encouraged to introduce themselves, and those who have attended before are also invited to reintroduce themselves or simply say hello.
- Chapter 3: Roundtable Discussion
- Timestamp: 2:17:38 to 2:20:54
- Description: The agenda item of a roundtable discussion is brought up. An external link related to the roundtable is shared. Participants discuss any topics or ideas they may have missed or want to call out from previous roundtable discussions.
- Chapter 4: Archiving and Knowledge Base
- Timestamp: 2:25:11 to 2:37:46
- Description: Various discussions take place regarding archiving and preserving knowledge. The use of Markdown, the Omi archive, and the summarization of meeting notes are mentioned. Participants express appreciation for the archiving work and discuss ways to make it more accessible.
- Chapter 5: Election and Next Steps
- Timestamp: 2:44:40 to 2:54:26
- Description: The topic of the upcoming election and the roles of the chairs is discussed. Next steps and processes related to the election are outlined. It is emphasized that the election will pave the way for progress and the accomplishment of objectives.
- Chapter 6: Strategic Collaboration and Objectives
- Timestamp: 2:57:24 to 3:02:31
- Description: Participants discuss the importance of strategic collaboration and the need to align research and media efforts. Specific objectives to advance Omi are mentioned, and the conversation is open for further discussion and sharing of thoughts.
- Chapter 7: Future Events and Conclusion
- Timestamp: 3:02:56 to 3:05:05
- Description: Planning for future events, including a Demo Day and the election, is discussed. The need for a flyer design and a virtual world hyperlink for social media promotion is mentioned. The meeting concludes with a reminder to speak up if there are any urgent matters.

Please note that the chapters are organized based on the themes and discussions that took place during the meeting.

## Notes
2:13:22 - Introductions are being made, participants are invited to introduce themselves.
2:17:38 - Roundtable discussion begins, participants share interesting and relevant findings.
2:18:32 - Character studio is mentioned and a link is provided.
2:19:37 - Participants are encouraged to share anything that may have been missed.
2:20:43 - Particle system work in Hyper Five is discussed, as well as tracking 3D merit badges.
2:22:18 - A previous roundtable discussion is referenced and participants are encouraged to refer to the previous week's notes.
2:23:06 - There is some confusion about the current topic and the location of the relevant information.
2:25:11 - Action Runner is mentioned, as well as adding notes from past meetings.
2:26:05 - The need for an agent that can respond with clear answers is emphasized.
2:27:34 - The ability to swap different language models is discussed.
2:28:19 - The option to train the agent on specific writing is mentioned.
2:29:35 - The concept of prompt chaining is introduced, allowing for the chaining of different APIs.
2:30:46 - The agent's ability to chime in based on specific keywords is mentioned.
2:31:26 - Data gathering and summarization is discussed, as well as the availability of meeting notes on GitHub.
2:32:22 - The ease of uploading documents and quickly generating an agent is highlighted.
2:33:08 - The need for cross-pollination of information between groups is emphasized.
2:34:37 - The benefits of having a centralized location for meeting summaries and information are discussed.
2:35:52 - Markdown support is mentioned.
2:36:56 - The availability of call notes and the possibility of making them easier to download is mentioned.
2:38:20 - The importance of getting knowledge base stored and preserved is emphasized.
2:40:16 - The need to vocalize certain points is mentioned.
2:41:24 - A conversation between two participants and the sharing of resources is referenced.
2:44:40 - Nominations for a position close at the end of the meeting.
2:46:53 - The creation of an event for a deadline is mentioned.
2:49:33 - The importance of outlining processes is highlighted.
2:53:30 - The official process for weekly meetings is discussed.
2:56:55 - The importance of having documented chairs is emphasized.
2:57:54 - The creation of a Research Working Group is mentioned.
2:58:19 - The benefits of regular updates and newsletters are discussed.
2:59:10 - The potential merge with another group is mentioned.
3:00:26 - The lack of work items and the focus on specific objectives is highlighted.
3:01:41 - The need for strategic collaboration is discussed.
3:02:46 - Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts after the meeting.
3:03:22 - Appreciation for a productive meeting is expressed.
3:04:31 - The importance of effective communication is mentioned.
3:05:10 - Volunteers are sought for designing a flyer and creating a virtual world hyperlink.
3:06:07 - A participant offers to help with the flyer design.