Russian regulators are considering new restrictions on virtual reality (VR), saying they are worried it could allow illegal activity, while acknowledging that the so-called “metaverse” also offers new possibilities for human interaction.
The Roskomnadzor Science and Technology Center, the federal media watchdog, released a report Wednesday assessing the potential risks and potential of VR where people can interact across national borders. The term “metaverse”, derived from science fiction, refers to three-dimensional virtual worlds that focus on the human social connection and is increasingly the focus of technology companies, including the American company Facebook, which was recently renamed Meta.
According to the report, metaverse could be offered for illegal transactions in cryptocurrencies, including trade between people of different nationalities that could violate border regulations. The report’s authors argue that cyberspace would be ripe for drug trafficking or other illicit drug trafficking.
The report also raises concerns about the impact that virtual interaction has on human behavior. The authors write that “the transformation of perception due to the fact that one is isolated in the post-universe will have a significant cultural impact on society and will change social behavior, including reducing the importance of ethical rules due to the use of an avatar.”
They warn that this could particularly affect children, “the most vulnerable group in the new post-universe”. In addition to assessing the potential risks of virtual reality, the report also provides an overview of its potential, including the development of new markets, such as the growing demand for video games and online entertainment. The authors also claim that the increased internet life has made possible new forms of political activity and refer to Greta Tunberg, the activist who raised the awareness of the dangers of climate change using her online profile.
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