Keywords: Metaverse governance, XR ethics, XR standards, privacy, security, sustainability, digital skills, child protection in XR, global policy, XR
Type: Articles/Reports
Summary
The metaverse, a form of extended reality (XR), has become a popular term. There is a lack of understanding about its achievable potential, challenges regarding its governance, and the systemic changes required for the idea to become a reality. This report highlights the caution required when embracing the concept of the metaverse as it forms key narratives driving technological design and global policy.