Criminal activities in the metaverse may be subject to legal consequences, according to Graeme Biggar, Director-General of the UK National Crime Agency. He recently stated that rape and murder in the metaverse could potentially be considered as criminal offenses due to the physical impact experienced by users wearing haptic suits in the virtual world.
The UK National Crime Agency has urged law enforcement agencies to prepare for potential metaverse crimes that could cause actual physical harm to victims in real life. Graeme Biggar, in an interview with the Evening Standard, mentioned that rape and murder in the metaverse may need to be treated as criminal offenses.
Graeme Biggar explained that metaverse users wearing haptic suits would be able to feel the physical impact of rape or murder, as the haptic suits enable wearers to perceive actions in the virtual reality. While the UK National Crime Agency is currently dealing with crimes in the real world, the organization has started contemplating how to regulate the metaverse. Graeme Biggar stated that enforcement actions regarding the metaverse have already been initiated.
Graeme Biggar emphasized that enforcement actions related to the metaverse have already begun, as the metaverse has the potential to continue evolving in the future. The agency needs to be prepared to assist people in enjoying the benefits of exciting technological developments while ensuring their safety.
According to Graeme Biggar, the UK banking sector and the National Crime Agency are also highly concerned about AI crimes and are preparing to combat this type of criminal behavior. He pointed out that AI’s ability to generate more convincing textual content poses further threats.
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