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virtuelsvirtuelles is a term used in digital culture to describe virtual entities and environments in which gender presentation is fluid or non-fixed. The concept covers avatars, bots, and other AI-driven agents that can adopt masculine, feminine, non-binary, or changing personas across different platforms and interactions. It emphasizes representation and interaction that do not rely on a single gendered identity.

Origin and usage: The word fuses the masculine plural “virtuels” and the feminine plural “virtuelles” in French, signaling inclusivity across gender expressions. It appears in scholarly discussions on identity, representation, and AI design, as well as in community conversations in gaming and social VR, though it remains a niche term without wide standardization.

Key characteristics include gender fluidity, user agency in selecting or altering presentation, and persistence of a persona across contexts where technically possible. Systems employing virtuelsvirtuelles aim to maintain coherent behavior while allowing flexible appearance, language, and interaction styles. The approach raises questions about authenticity, bias, and the social meaning of gender in digital spaces.

Applications span multiplayer games, virtual reality social spaces, customer service bots, and digital assistants that can adapt their identity to user expectations. Critics argue that unanchored gender presentation risks reinforcing stereotypes or erasing real-world identities, while proponents view it as a step toward more inclusive and expressive digital culture.

See also: avatar, identity, gender representation, AI ethics, virtual reality. Note: the term remains primarily academic and discursive, with practical implementations varying by platform and designer choices.