Metaverse-ready telco

A principled future

We build a Metaverse we want to live in

This technological revolution will have a deep impact on our lives. Therefore, it is important to understand the possible ethical and social consequences of the massive use of these technologies.

In our white paper, we review the ethical and social risks of the Metaverse and guide organisations in building a principled future.

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Woman and girl with VR glasses

Main ethical and social challenges

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Accessibility

Leave no-one behind.

Accessibility

We need inclusive and accessible hardware and software so that everyone can access the Metaverse and the technologies that make it possible.

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New economies

The rules of the game have changed.

New economies

Regulation is essential for people to manage the new economies and products of the Metaverse.

Children with computers and tablets.

Mental and physical health

We ensure digital well-being.

Mental and physical health

Technology addiction, obsessive use of the Metaverse and cyberbullying are some of the health challenges we face in this new era.

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Privacy and Security

We are committed to transparency and data control.

Privacy and Security

XR technology collects even more personal data such as locations, eye movements and voice patterns, which require more privacy management.

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Liberty

Striking a balance between freedom of expression and disinformation.

Liberty

The Metaverse increasingly connects physical and virtual reality. In view of the lack of regulation, it is important to control the dissemination of malicious content.

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Sustainability

We approach this technological challenge in a sustainable way.

Sustainability

To bank on a "green Metaverse" we need to reduce the carbon footprint of computing, using consensus algorithms and technologies that consume less electricity.

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Innovation with values is the most effective tool for making progress and leaving the world a better place than we found it.

José María Álvarez-Pallete

José María Álvarez-Pallete

Executive Chairman of Telefónica