UK Lawmakers Online Safety Bill Include Metaverse
During a recent session of the UK Parliament, members of the House of Lords engaged in a lively debate about the scope of the Online Safety Bill and its potential application to the metaverse. The lawmakers expressed concerns about protecting children and vulnerable individuals from potentially harmful content in virtual environments. Many people emphasized the importance of including the metaverse in the bill’s regulatory framework in order to address the potential risks associated with this emerging technology. The discussion focused on the importance of comprehensive regulation for emerging virtual environments.
The Online Safety Bill, debated in the House of Lords, aims to regulate internet services and protect users from harmful content. As the metaverse gains popularity, lawmakers are considering including it in the bill to protect children and vulnerable individuals. This comprehensive approach would address harassment, and privacy violations, and ensure safety in virtual environments while fulfilling their responsibility to protect users.
(With inputs from Shikha Singh)
You need to login in order to Like