AI and the Metaverse

This editorial follows a series on AI political/other implications. Where are China's Recent AI Ethics Guidelines Coming From? Among the more interesting buzzwords of late is the term "metaverse," which Wikipedia defines as a "network of 3D virtual worlds focused on social connection." However, we can identify core attributes. These attributes include persistence (the world continues to "exist" even when players log off), interoperability (allowing for seamless travel between different virtual spaces with the same virtual assets), and the presence of a fully functioning economy.