The metaverse, a digital realm where individuals immerse themselves in virtual universes and online experiences, has garnered significant attention for its potential to reshape how we interact, work, and play.
However, as the metaverse gains momentum, China’s reported plans to implement a system resembling its infamous social credit system within this virtual landscape are causing widespread concern.
According to a recent POLITICO report, China is considering the implementation of a digital identification system for users of the metaverse and other online virtual worlds.
State-owned telecommunications giant China Mobile is said to have proposed a digital ID that encompasses both “natural characteristics” and “social characteristics” of users.
The suggested information would be stored permanently and shared with law enforcement agencies, ostensibly to maintain order and safety within the virtual realm.
This move…
