The borderless and revolutionary nature of the metaverse presents complex legal and regulatory challenges, particularly due to the absence of global, unified frameworks and regulations. This lack of governance over the metaverse raises concerns in various areas, including data security, privacy, online harm, user safety, interoperability, digital well-being, addiction, intellectual property, open access, consumer protection, advertising technology, content moderation, and identity theft and fraud.
This report titled ‘Responsible Metaverse Self-governance Framework’ (PDF, 2.48 MB) covers information about the metaverse, a new virtual world that facilitates users’ interactions through various technologies, like virtual reality and augmented reality. The report emphasises the need for setting self-regulatory principles to ensure safety and digital security within this emerging space.
It presents a set of common minimum self-regulatory principles aimed at promoting responsible use in the metaverse.
The MBZUAI Metaverse Center is a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) research centre focused on the metaverse. The centre aims to lead the way in AI-driven immersive technologies, particularly in the fields of communication, healthcare, entertainment and education.
The centre is designed to harness the potential of artificial intelligence to develop the next generation of immersive online user experiences, digital content generation and spatial computing technologies.
It aims to be a pioneer in creating solutions that enhance user experiences, increase accessibility and sustainability in digital environment creation, streamline operations and open up new channels for immersive training and education.
Researchers at the centre are showcasing advancements in AI-generated 3D avatar content, promoting lifelong learning that is ready to become more immersive and more accessible than ever.
Read news coverage on the website of Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence.
The Metaverse Accelerator Programme was designed to attract leading start-ups from all over the world, working on the next step of blockchain technology, the Metaverse.
Benefits of the programme include getting the following:
To be eligible for the programme, the applicant should:
10 regional and international start-ups have graduated as part of the first batch of the programme. The programme has attracted more than 250 applications from the UAE and around the world in the four main sectors: gaming, virtual reality, artificial intelligence and Web 3.
The Metaverse Accelerator Programme was launched by Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) in January 2023 in line with the Dubai Metaverse Strategy.
Metaverse Alliance is a global network that includes various government entities, international technology companies, entrepreneurs and start-ups specialised in the metaverse world.
This alliance is designed to promote collaborations and partnerships for both global and national projects that are centered around, or incorporate, virtual worlds or interactions. It will identify suitable partners among global technology companies, start-ups and talented individuals.
Furthermore, the alliance will be instrumental in delivering global technological solutions for local projects with the goal of enhancing existing government services, introducing innovative government services, and establishing an enabling environment for new and innovative technologies.
Metaverse Guidelines aims to identify the most impactful metaverse applications and provide a comprehensive framework for Dubai government entities to regulate and define the optimal uses of the metaverse in government work.
Metaverse Pioneers is a comprehensive programme aimed at equipping Dubai government employees with the essential skills and tools to harness the potential of metaverse technology in their professional capacities.
The programme encompasses in-depth content covering the Metaverse concept, its uses and applications. It also includes a range of events, training sessions, and workshops organised by Digital Dubai to identify future opportunities that align with this emerging technology.
Read about Dubai Metaverse Strategy.
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