What do we need to do differently to build a safe Metaverse for Children? Larry Magid, the CEO of ConnectSafely, will provide a historical perspective on online safety. Larry will dive into what we’ve learned from 30 years of online safety and how it does and doesn’t apply to the Metaverse.
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The Keynote titled "Protecting children through virtual time: Lessons from the past and reflections of the future" discussed the challenges of building a safe metaverse for children. The keynote speaker, Larry Magid, provided a historical perspective on online safety, drawing from his 30 years of experience in the field.
Magid discussed the potential risks of immersive technologies such as virtual reality headsets, wearables, and smart toys, and the importance of protecting children from them. He also emphasized the need for a collaborative effort between parents, educators, technology companies, policymakers, and civic organizations to ensure the safety of children in the metaverse.
Magid recommended several solutions, including developing age-appropriate content, promoting digital literacy, implementing parental controls, and designing products with privacy and security in mind. He also emphasized the importance of fostering healthy online habits and creating a positive online culture that encourages kindness, empathy, and respect.
During the keynote titled "Protecting Children Through Virtual Time: Lessons from the Past and Reflections of the Future," several key findings were discussed. These include:
The keynote focused on the safety and well-being of children in the Metaverse.
Larry Magid discussed the importance of safety measures in online spaces and how lessons from online safety can be applied to the Metaverse.
Magid emphasized the need for collaboration between industry, government, and parents to create a safe Metaverse for children.
Empowering children with digital literacy skills and education on responsible online behavior was also highlighted as important.
Other speakers discussed risks and positive applications of immersive technologies in the Metaverse, as well as the importance of parental involvement in children's digital lives.
The overall takeaway was that protecting children in the Metaverse is a complex issue requiring collaboration, proactive measures, and an ongoing commitment to their rights and privacy.
Overall, the Keynote provided valuable insights and recommendations on how to build a safe and healthy metaverse for children, highlighting the importance of a collaborative effort and a responsible approach to technology development.
We are entering a post-reality era with a diminishing sense of safety, privacy, and trust. We need to come together to address these risks proactively and reduce harm to humans and societies. XR Safety Initiative (XRSI) believes that the first step to this is creating awareness and safeguards.
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