Liability and Virtual Spaces: Examining Legal responsibilities in Metaverse
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37591/njcsl.v8i2.1878Keywords:
AI & SDGs, Digital Citizenship, Metaverse, Virtual Property, Legal LiabilityAbstract
The divisions between the real and virtual worlds are becoming increasingly hazy due to the metaverse, which has ushered in a completely new era of digital connections. Concerns concerning legal responsibilities and liabilities have surfaced as individuals participate in immersive virtual experiences on a growing basis. This article investigates the intricate web of legal issues pertaining to the metaverse, focusing especially on liability issues. Virtual property rights are one of the main issues in the metaverse. Users invest time and energy into building up virtual assets, which raises questions of security and ownership. Moreover, challenges pertaining to infringement of virtual property can arise, leading to lawsuits involving many jurisdictions. User-generated material is a significant aspect of liability in virtual environments. Concerns including defamation, intellectual property infringement, and privacy concerns worsen when users are allowed to create and share content inside the metaverse.
Determining responsibility for such information is challenging, particularly in light of the decentralized nature of many virtual networks. Legal systems must thus change to address the unique challenges presented by the metaverse while striking a balance between innovation and protection. Ultimately, addressing liability concerns in the metaverse requires a multifaceted strategy that considers usergenerated content, jurisdictional difficulties, virtual property rights, and platform operators' responsibilities. This article aims to provide light on the evolving legal duties in virtual spaces by examining these concerns and laying the groundwork for further research and policy development.
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