Meta Faces Opposition From US Senators Over Horizon Worlds Marketing to Teens
Two Democratic senators sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. They asked him not to release the Horizon Worlds metaverse app to young individuals over safety concerns.
Decentralized K-Pop VR Hub Dream Idols Empowers Fans to Choose Future Members
Dream Idols, the team behind Web3’s first decentralized entertainment hub, has announced the launch of its highly anticipated on-chain FanFi Election. This FaFfi Election, which is set to take place from February 23rd to March 7th, will allow the community to decide who will be the two candidates entering the C-Stage. The selection process will be entirely decentralized, with community members casting their votes on the Dream Idols DApp – FANS, using specific Dream Idols NFT assets. (ambcrypto)
US Lawmaker Behind Crypto Mining Legislation Urges Zuck Not to Offer Metaverse to Teenagers
In a March 1 letter, Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal said that Meta’s reported plan to “invite young users into a digital space rife with potential harms” should not be implemented if the strategy was driven by profit. According to the two lawmakers, allowing teenagers between 13 and 17 years old access to the virtual environment posed “serious risks”, citing privacy concerns, eye strain, and online bullying.
Map2Earn Beta Release
Map2earn objective is not to rebuild google maps but to create the most extensive web3-based, 3D map of important locations in the world, indoor and outdoor places visited by humans with a smartphone instead of cars and satellites.
The New Era of Personal Development in the Metaverse
Immersive learning experiences in VR are changing the way we learn and develop new skills.
Protecting Yourself and Your Assets in the Metaverse
The metaverse, a virtual world created by the combination of virtual reality and blockchain technology, has become a popular destination for millions of people.
US Senators Want Meta To Block App For Teenagers
In the wake of recent news around handling of tech platforms by teenagers, Democratic senators want the Horizon Worlds application blocked for usage by the age group. This could potentially come as a setback for the tech giant, whose growing user base for emerging technologies including Metaverse is dominated by the younger generation. Recently, reports suggested concerns around sharing of intimate images of teenagers on Meta’s Facebook and Instagram. Hence, in the interest of protecting children, the senators are calling on Meta to stop its plan to release a Metaverse app.
Metaverse Already Needs Competition Scrutiny, Says EU Antitrust Chief: Reuters
The metaverse could be next in EU competition regulators' crosshairs, said antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager on Thursday — with concerns about Meta's dominance at the top of the docket.
Exploring the Relationship Between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Metaverse
Wondering how artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse can work together synergistically? We’ve rounded up five ways in which the metaverse makes use of AI. There's plenty for us to unpack, so buckle up and hang on for the educational ride.
John Richmond Planning to Design SHIB-Themed Apparels for Shiba Inu Metaverse
John Richmond calls for suggestions to help it design Shiba Inu-themed apparel for its metaverse users.
