Experts say dangers remain online - in a world known as the metaverse

Standards Australia has issued fresh warnings about other dangers online. But this time it's for something known as the Metaverse.

Digital generated image of young woman jumping through portal door and turning into avatar in imaginary world. Metaverse concept. Source: Moment RF / Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images

Research released on December 3 by Standards Australia showed two-thirds of metaverse users were under the age of 16.

Some of the most common examples of metaverse platforms they use include Roblox, Minecraft and Fortnite.

Standards Australia’s Kareen Riley-Takos said there was a perception bias between the popularity of these platforms among children, and the awareness among adults of what was involved.

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