The Metaverse – opportunities and risks

Posted on: 31 January 2023

Internet Matters have recently published a report on the Metaverse following research undertaken with children and families. As with everything in the online world the Metaverse presents both opportunities and risks which are set out in this report from page 15-19.

The key findings in the report include:

Many families say they have little to no understanding of the metaverse
Early evidence suggests that the metaverse presents enormous opportunities for children – but also considerable risks
Parents are more likely than children to identify the risks of the metaverse, meaning that they will play a critically important role in helping children to stay safe
Parents cannot do it alone; those who are building and governing the metaverse need ensure that it is child-friendly from the start.

Read the full report using the link below:

A whole new world? Towards a child-friendly metaverse