混合现实中的共同承诺：推进未来互联网治理

in the Future Internet W H I T EP A P E R Contents Foreword Executive summary Introduction 1Current state of internet governance 1.1The foundational multistakeholder model1.2The stability of technical standards 2Shared commitments for guiding governance in blended reality 2.1Human rights2.2Accountability2.3Collaborative safety2.4Ownership of physical and digital assets Call to action Contributors Endnotes Disclaimer This document is published by theWorld Economic Forum as a contributionto a project, insight area or interaction.The findings, interpretations andconclusions expressed herein are a resultof a collaborative process facilitated and ©2024 World Economic Forum. All rightsreserved. No part of this publication maybe reproduced or transmitted in any formor by any means, including photocopying Foreword Daniel DobrygowskiHead, Governance and Trust,World Economic Forum Emmanuel VialeManaging Director, –Metaverse Identity: Defining the Self in aBlended Reality The current internet landscape faces challenges such as mistrust,1fractured governance2,3and oftenreactive policies4that may not be interoperableacross jurisdictions.5Society is at a crucialinflection point where the convergence of emergingtechnologies, new industry players and evolvingpublic expectations creates a unique opportunityto tackle these challenges. The metaverse offersa glimpse of what the future internet might looklike – an immersive integration of digital andphysical realities, propelled by advancements in –Demystifying the Consumer Metaverse –Social Implications in the Metaverse–Exploring the Industrial Metaverse: A Roadmapto the Future–Metaverse Cybersecurity: Building Resilience inthe Future Internet This white paper operates on the premise thatthe metaverse represents a critical opportunityto redefine the norms of today’s internet and,specifically, internet governance. As technologiesadvance, these new innovations and theirgovernance – across business units, geographiesand jurisdictions – present an opportunity toredefine norms and create a safe, inclusive, In May 2022, the World Economic Forum launchedthe Defining and Building the Metaverse Initiative,an integrated approach to the development andgovernance of the metaverse. Its aim is to build asafer, more responsible, secure, equitable, inclusive,diverse, resilient and accessible metaverse through Achieving this vision requires technology-agnostic,durable commitments to implementing impactfulfuture governance. This document outlines those –Interoperability in the Metaverse Executive summary Blended reality demands governancethrough common commitments to bridge gaps in regulation and barriers to equitable access.The future internet, with its deep integration ofdigital and physical realities, amplifies thesechallenges. Governance must, therefore, becomemore cohesive, adaptable and inclusive to supportthe safe, sustainable and socially responsibledevelopment of blended reality technologies. Keyrecommendations focus on establishing shared The convergence and adoption of key emergingtechnologies – like extended reality (XR) pairedwith artificial intelligence (AI), 6G, internet of things(IoT), blockchain, robotics, digital twins, etc. – ispropelling the internet into a new “blended reality” Some technologists believe that the metaverse isthe experience layer7,8,9– or interface layer – of thefuture internet, which will be underpinned by scalingtechnologies like XR hardware, AI and distributedledger technology (DLT) (including blockchain andother applications). This blended reality requires The next steps involve aligning global standardsand policies with these commitments and creatingmultistakeholder forums to drive collaboration.These actions will ensure that the future internet Today’s internet governance can be fragmentedacross jurisdictions, leading to conflicting standards, Introduction As emerging technologies and expectationsevolve, stakeholders must align on a common This paper focuses on setting a vision foradvancing future internet governance. Giventhe blending of realities and technology Society is at a pivotal moment. The convergenceof emerging technologies and individuals’ evolvingexpectations presents a unique opportunity toaddress nascent governance challenges. To The vision for advancing future internet governance The following commitments and goals are necessary to further develop requirements, standards, tooling and best practices To understand the vision for the future, it is necessaryto understand the successes and shortcomings ofthe current internet governance landscape and howtechnology convergence is delivering a blendedreality. Foundational governance successes have of personas and purposes. This impressivetransformation signals the beginning of the nextera of internet’s evolution, one that holds immensepotential for today’s generations. As noted in theEdison Alliance 2024 Impact Report, considerable The dawn of a new era