Into the Metaverse

It’s been billed as bigger than the internet. Before long (and probably
sooner than anyone expects) we’ll all be leading second lives in an
immersive digital reality known as the metaverse. And just like the world
wide web in the 1990s, it heralds a brave new era for creativity and
commerce – but may come with implications for technology ethics and
user safety. The spoils are certain to be great; that’s why Facebook
changed its name to Meta. But it’s also why a battle has broken out over
who’ll ultimately own this emerging reality. Will it be decentralized and
free-wheeling or highly curated and corporate? Who’ll make and enforce
the rules? Will it be free or, like Facebook and Gmail, accessible in
exchange for personal data? Who’ll safeguard privacy?
Bloomberg’s Francine Lacqua moderates a discussion with Peggy Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Magic Leap at the 2023 Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Europe.
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