CYP Now - Disadvantaged young people ‘at risk of being locked out’ of emerging tech opportunities

Action is being called for to ensure disadvantaged young people can access education, work and training opportunities that will become increasingly available through virtual reality technology around the Metaverse.

Young disadvantaged children could find themselves 'locked out' of emerging technology, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

The call has been made by social mobility charity EY Foundation which is concerned young people from low-income backgrounds could miss out on “opportunities in this fast-emerging area of technology”.

The virtual reality social technology involved in the Metaverse is set to offer users a shared 3D, immersive experience and is widely tipped to be the next phase of the internet with a global value that could top £10 trillion by 2030, according to financial experts.

Many of the ingredients for the Metaverse already exist, such as through gaming platforms like Fortnite and Roblox, and it has the potential to be used more widely across work, education, and training.

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