David Fattal on Immersive Experiences: The Rise of Spatial AI | Ep 1240

About this episode

David Fattal discusses the future of immersive technology and spatial AI, focusing on glasses-free 3D experiences and the challenges of scaling this technology.

In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, Brian Thomas sits down with David Fattal, co-founder and CTO of Leia, Inc., to explore the future of immersive technology and spatial AI. With a background in quantum computing and nano-photonics, David shares how his early research led to the breakthrough invention of light field display technology—powering today’s glasses-free 3D experiences. David explains how Leia’s platform bridges the gap between 2D content and immersive 3D by using AI to reconstruct depth in real time, enabling everything from photos to videos to become interactive, lifelike experiences. He also discusses the technical challenges of scaling this technology—solving data limitations, increasing processing speed, and making it accessible for developers and everyday users. Looking ahead, David paints a compelling vision of a world where digital and physical realities merge seamlessly. From healthcare and enterprise applications to gaming and social media, spatial computing is set to redefine how we interact with content—eventually becoming as natural and ubiquitous as touchscreens today. If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or…

People in this episode

Host: Brian Thomas

Guest: David Fattal

Topics covered

• immersive technology
• spatial AI
• light field display
• 3D experiences
• quantum computing
• AI in media

Keywords

• spatial computing
• 3D technology
• AI
• light field display
• immersive experiences
• healthcare applications
• gaming
• social media

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Leia, Inc., Coruzant Technologies

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