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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