Shocking internal documents from Meta reveal a corporate culture prioritising profit over user safety, with VR testers reporting severe psychological harm and a 'move fast and break things' mantra applied to human wellbeing.
Italian authorities are investigating a horrific case of virtual sexual violence after a 12-year-old girl's avatar was subjected to a brutal gang rape by multiple men in a Facebook group's metaverse. The digital assault has sparked national outrage and ca
Tobacco companies are exploiting the metaverse to promote smoking and vaping to children, bypassing real-world regulations. Experts warn of dire health consequences and call for urgent virtual safeguards.