diVerse - a virtual dialogue tool for social inclusivity

Important results from the project

Implicit social biases are mental shortcuts that can lead to decisions in organizations that are based on assumptions rather than facts. These issues can negatively impact a company’s net income, by decreasing employees’ productivity and customers’ trust. Using scientific knowledge and realistic interactions with AI-equipped avatars, we created a digital tool for increasing awareness of implicit social biases in workplaces. This product is now in the validation phase with the actual users.

Expected long term effects

Thanks to its flexibility and scalability, diVERSE can easily be implemented at various organizations to increase workplace diversity, equality, and inclusion. Additionally, the project resulted in a significant, bidirectional transfer of knowledge between academia and industry.

Approach and implementation

diVERSE has enabled a synergistic and mutually beneficial collaboration between the Fellow and the Host, which will continue beyond the project’s duration. The Fellow integrated well into the organizational structure of the company.

External links

Fictive Reality AB, den startup som byggt plattformen bakom diVerse-projektet