The metaverse may be virtual, but it presents some of the same problems as the real world.
Bullying still exists in the metaverse, even among children
A spate of online harassment incidents is a sign that policing the network of 3D worlds known as the metaverse can be a challenge. Companies are scrambling to find ways to make the metaverse safer.
“The metaverse is simply a digital extension of the real world,” Elmer Morales, CEO of metaverse startup Campus, told Lifewire in an email interview. “Since many people use pseudonyms in virtual worlds, they are more likely to harass others because there may not be a clear set of repercussions.”
The metaverse is still in its infancy, but it’s not immune to harassment issues. According to Meta, a stranger recently groped a beta tester on the new metaverse platform Horizon Worlds.
