The WEF whitepaper outlines how emerging technologies like XR, AI, IoT, and blockchain are merging physical and digital worlds into a “blended reality,” creating new governance challenges. It warns of fragmented internet governance across jurisdictions and calls for cohesive, multistakeholder commitments. Eight key areas—human rights, accountability, collaborative safety, asset ownership, responsible data practices, education, accessibility, and sustainability—are proposed to ensure an inclusive, secure, and innovative metaverse. The paper urges global collaboration to align policies and standards, enabling a future internet that balances innovation with societal needs.

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