Hashtag__hormone is the sister of #aousd.
I understand the intent behind these changes, but terms like “sanity check” and “native support” have long-standing technical definitions that clearly describe their purpose. They’ve been in use for decades in ways that have nothing to do with ability or race, so I worry we may be overcorrecting by removing well-established language that was never meant to cause harm. https://www.phoronix.com/news/LF-AOUSD-AWSF-Inclusive-Naming #opensource #linux #aousd #inclusive
Updated Inclusive Language Guide Calls Out "Sanity Check", "Hung", "Native Support"

The Linux Foundation's Alliance for OpenUSD 'AOUSD' and the Academy Software Foundation 'ASWF' announced today an updated Inclusive Language Guide.

OpenUSD momentum is 🔥

AOUSD welcomes 8 new members + launches:
✅ Core Spec 1.0 draft
✅ Inclusive Language Guide
✅ OpenUSD v25.08 with Spline Animation, UsdImaging 2.0 & OpenExec

Unifying industries with open 3D standards.
🔗 https://aousd.org/news/alliance-for-openusd-announces-new-members-inclusive-language-guide-and-core-specification-progress/

#OpenUSD #AOUSD #3DStandards

Alliance for OpenUSD Announces New Members, Inclusive Language Guide, and Core Specification Progress - The Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD)

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — August 11, 2025 — The Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) today announced eight new general members, key progress across multiple Working Groups and Interest Groups, and the...

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The Interoperable Characters / Avatars Working Group is hosting an educational session "The State and the Future of USD Animated Characters" on 23rd September at 7:00 PM Pacific. Join us for insights from speaker Steve May - CTO, Pixar Animation Studios and Chair, Alliance for OpenUSD along with Florian Zitzelsberger - Director of Engineering at Pixar Animation Studios. All members are welcome to join. Not a member? Join us: https://metaverse-standards.org/members/
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@yantor3d I also expect that there will be an appetite over at #AOUSD to HaveExactlyThoseSortsOfDiscussionsAndEventualTaxonomy/formalizationAvailableWithSuggestedThingsShotsBeingTheObviousOneTo address.
Metaverse Standards Forum's 3D Asset Interoperability Using USD and glTF Working Group had a fantastic year! Catch up on their activities in this 2023 Year in Review: https://metaverse-standards.org/news/blog/3d-asset-interoperability-using-usd-and-gltf-working-group-2023-year-in-review/
#USD #glTF #AOUSD #FBX #animation #metaverse #interactivity #physics #pbr
3D Asset Interoperability Using USD and glTF Working Group - 2023 Year in Review

We’re thrilled to report on a tremendously productive first year for the 3D Asset Interoperability Working Group. Our engaged members have made meaningful progress in aligning key graphics standards like […]

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AOUSD unveils roadmap towards OpenUSD standardisation

The Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) has unveiled a roadmap outlining its journey towards establishing OpenUSD (Universal Scene Description) as an international standard.

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AOUSD unveils roadmap towards OpenUSD standardisation

The Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) has unveiled a roadmap outlining its journey towards establishing OpenUSD (Universal Scene Description) as an international standard.

Developer Tech News
Alliance for OpenUSD Unveils Roadmap for Core USD Specification and Ecosystem Collaboration - The Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD)

AOUSD grows with 12 new general members: Cesium, Chaos, Epic Games, Foundry, Hexagon, IKEA, Lowe’s, Meta, OTOY, SideFX, Spatial and Unity; Forms New Liaison Relationship with the Khronos Group SIGGRAPH,...

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