News

Interpol is Figuring out Ways to Police the Metaverse

“Criminals are sophisticated and professional in very quickly adapting to any new technological tool that is available to commit crime” said Interpol secretary general Jurgen Stock

Interpol, the world’s global policing organization has just announced that it is now investigating the different ways it can police the Metaverse.

Yes, that’s right! While the metaverse is being increasingly used and large corporations are investing billions into the idea, concepts such as safety and policing haven’t been discussed.

In its effort towards solving this problem, the interpol has set up its own virtual reality (VR) space where selected police officers can train and attend digital meetings.

Interpol secretary general Jurgen Stock while making the announcement said “Criminals are sophisticated and professional in very quickly adapting to any new technological tool that is available to commit crime. We need to sufficiently respond to that. Sometimes lawmakers, police, and our societies are running a little bit behind.”

“We have seen if we are doing it too late, it already impacts trust in the tools we are using, and therefore the metaverse. In similar platforms that already exist, criminals are using it.” he added.

The platform is exclusively for authorized personnels and can only be accessed through a bunch of secured servers. Here, the interpol will train police officers and give them a sense of what the Metaverse feels like, teach them about the crimes that can occur in the virtual world and even teach them about policing in the metaverse.

 

Read more:

Wikipedia Foundation Asks PTA to Unblock Wikipedia in Pakistan

Sponsored
Abdullah Shahid

Share
Published by
Abdullah Shahid

Recent Posts

VPN Ban Could Cost Pakistan’s IT Industry $1 Billion, Warns P@SHA

The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) has raised alarms about the severe impact of the…

10 hours ago

WhatsApp Trials Group Chat Mentions in the Latest Status Update Feature

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature in its latest Android beta version, allowing users…

10 hours ago

PTA Chairman Confirms No Orders for Mobile Service Shutdown

ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General (retd) Hafeez-ur-Rehman, confirmed that no…

11 hours ago

35,000 Students to Receive Free Laptops Under Punjab Government Scheme

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced the launch of a new initiative aimed…

11 hours ago

Meta Introduces New Features to Messenger: AI Backgrounds, HD Video Calls, and More

Meta has unveiled a set of new features for Facebook Messenger, designed to improve call…

13 hours ago

PTA Seeks Stakeholder Input on VPN Registration

Islamabad (21st November 2024): PTA hosted a stakeholder consultation on VPN registration, with key participants…

14 hours ago