Virtual reality babies will become commonplace in the next 50 years.
Virtual reality babies will become common in the next 50 years
Artificial intelligence expert Catriona Campbell has predicted that one in five couples will opt for a digital child over a real infant by the 2070s.
The computer-generated children will exist in the virtual metaverse and will come to life at the touch of a button while parents will interact with them through next-generation AR (augmented reality) glasses and haptic gloves - which give a realistic sense of touch when handling virtual or holographic objects.
The 'kids' will speak with simulated emotional responses, have a digital memory, and will grow up in real time. The virtual children could be accessible through a subscription service for as little as £20 per month.