November 27, 2023
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British Police are investigating a case where a 16-year-old girl's VR avatar was allegedly gang-raped by avatars representing several men in the metaverse game "Horizon Worlds."
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Although no physical harm occurred, law enforcement is treating the emotional and psychological impact of the virtual assault seriously, recognizing potential harm in virtual environments.
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UK Home Secretary James Cleverly supports the investigation, emphasizing the girl's psychological trauma. He cautions against underestimating the gravity of virtual acts, especially for a child with sexual trauma.
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Cleverly emphasizes the immersive nature of virtual environments, stating that dismissing such incidents as not real neglects the psychological effects, especially on a child.
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Ian Critchley, National Police Chiefs’ Council, underscores metaverse as a predator avenue, urges tech companies like Meta to boost user safety and evolve policing strategies.
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The game, Horizon Worlds, by Meta (formerly Facebook), has seen instances of virtual sexual misconduct. Despite reports, no legal actions have been taken in the UK regarding these incidents.
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A woman alleged verbal and sexual harassment in Meta's Horizon Venues, emphasizing a pattern of concerning incidents in virtual spaces.