Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Joseph, Twinkle Sara; Kunnumpurath, Biju; Bhojan, Anand; Mahalakshmi, J. Title A name given to the resource AI Avatars in Immersive Environments for Communication Skill Training Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality with 6G Communication;pp.291-327 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394336081.ch12" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394336081.ch12</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105025511450?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105025511450?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Joseph T.S., Department of Media Studies, Christ University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India; Kunnumpurath B., Department of Media Studies, Christ University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India; Bhojan A., Department of Computer Science (School of Computing), National University of Singapore, Singapore; Mahalakshmi J., School of Sciences, Christ University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Description An account of the resource In the contemporary landscape, communication skills are essential across different spheres, from professional spaces to personal engagements. AI-generated content is gaining popularity in education, which assists students in their assignments and other activities. With the advent and development of technology, AI avatars incorporated with virtual reality environments present a novel and promising pathway for cultivating communication abilities. VR environments are experimenting with AI technology that can create a more realistic environment and provide users with interactive characters around them. The education sector is widely using AI technology for interactive classrooms and presentations, which can improve students' creative communication skills. It is assumed that the AI sector is expected to grow by 48% in the future. The promising potentials of the technology attract more users into the medium as it allows for customization, dynamic assessment patterns, a hybrid learning mode with meaningful interactions, and blended learning experiences. This chapter delves into the potential of AI avatars in virtual reality environments, especially communication skill training applications that help improve communication skills. AI avatars create an interactive space for the users in VR environments that creates an engaged space for the users to be involved in conversations and activities without the fear of being judged. The present study takes an experimental approach with the social learning theory to test whether these AI avatars help users improve communication skills, mainly interpersonal communication skills and public speaking. A mixed methodology is adopted for the research, where data collected from the training and questionnaire data will undergo triangulation to get the appropriate results. The research also addresses ethical considerations like privacy and inclusivity in AI avatar interactions. Overall, the study highlights the effectiveness of incorporating AI avatars in VR environments for improved communication skill development. 2026 Scrivener Publishing LLC. All rights reserved. Subject The topic of the resource AI avatar interaction; AI avatars; AI technology; Artificial intelligence; Communication skill training; Virtual reality environments Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available wiley Relation A related resource ISBN: 978-139433608-1; 978-139433605-0; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online