In the face of economic crises, climate anxieties, and global wars, people are seeking solace through connection. They want to be sure someone will hold their hand in the face of hardship. As a result, they have higher expectations of care and understanding from interactions with brands, social systems, and p...

Phillip Rosedale is returning toSecond Lifeto oversee the company’s step into the metaverse. The founder is keen to ensure that this next iteration of the internet avoids repeating the mistakes of Web 2.0, which has become plagued with issues such as disinformation and online abuse.

As various metaverses get built, toxic behaviour in these spaces is rising. With policing needed, EA has found success in personal, community-driven approaches inApex Legends. While creating order in new frontiers is a priority, there are creative opportunities to make metaverse experiences safer.

Brands and regulators are realising that kids are joining a web built for adults. From creating kid-appropriate games to nailing legally-compliant video content, SuperAwesome’s kid-orientated cyber safety champions changing data and advertising laws for children’s online activity.

Technological advances are continuously reshaping how people interact, engage, and communicate with one another in the digital world. But how will people navigate social situations in the metaverse? Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Guo Freeman about how people form relationships in social VR.