Companies are trying to find ways to make the metaverse safer.
According to Meta, a stranger recently groped a beta tester on the new metaverse platform Horizon Worlds.
A Safe Zone is a protective area you’re able to activate when feeling threatened.
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No one can interact with you when you are in the zone.
Campus allows users to configure a “safe zone” during the onboarding process.
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Policing the metaverse may present unique challenges.
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If a social media user is banned for bad behavior, they can just discontinue using the service.
), the metaverse could very well allow harassment to bleed over into real-world services."
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“This approach has helped self-correct our community through social enforcement,” he added.
“If players act out of line, they will be reported, and action will be taken.
Amir Bozorgzadeh, the CEO of virtual reality company Virtuleap, agreed that moderation is vital.
But some observers say that the metaverse could lead to less harassment in the workplace.
