The European Parliament called for attention to the mental and physical risks associated with meta-universe technology
The meta-universe poses a threat to both the mental and physical well-being of virtual reality users. This opinion was voiced by the European Parliament Research Service (EPRS) in a research review. According to the document, the meta universe poses various risks to children.
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In excessive use, virtual reality can cause mental health problems and reduce physical activity, leading to increased obesity and other physical health problems. Also, EPRS believes that there is a high risk that the meta universe will increase people’s dependence on social networks and online games. According to EPRS, the metavolume can also cause motion sickness, nausea, dizziness and eye fatigue.
Despite the various risks, the meta-vacuum can be beneficial to certain social groups. For example, virtual reality can help people overcome fear of crowds or overcome anxiety. EPRS also claims that psychologists and psychiatrists are already using virtual reality in therapy, providing patients with a tool for dealing with panic attacks. The research service concluded that there is not yet enough data to determine whether the European Union needs to take any legislative initiatives to deal with the problems surrounding the metacommunity.
In the end, the research service said that there is insufficient data to determine whether the European Union needs to take any legislative initiatives to deal with the problems surrounding the metacommunity.
Earlier, analysts at British blockchain firm Elliptic suggested that regulators will take on the virtual reality market once they’re done with cryptocurrencies. It is argued that regulatory changes can be expected as early as 2023, because earlier Europol has already pointed out the activity of cybercriminals in virtual reality. At the same time, Elliptic admits that regulators may extend the existing laws to the meta universe as well, in order to “not re-invent the wheel,” as it is happening now with cryptocurrencies.
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