An XRSI report based on the discussions and Swarm AI session held on 13th December, during the Metaverse Safety Week 2023

In the dynamic landscape of cybersecurity, AI, and data protection, a profound challenge emerges, the need for a deeper understanding and focused navigation of the cyber frontier in the AI-powered Metaverse. Current dialogues on AI safety, security, and data protection often need to be anchored to the traditional Internet framework, thereby missing the intricate nuances of the immersive Internet. This immersive internet represents a confluence of technologies characterized by presence, persistence, immersion, and interoperability, presenting a new paradigm in digital interaction and data stewardship. However, only a select few groups are actively addressing the unique challenges of this emerging realm, especially in cybersecurity and data protection. These challenges are particularly pronounced in AI-powered communication infrastructure, which introduces unprecedented freedoms regarding identity, currency, community choice, cross-jurisdictional networking, and complex data protection concerns.

The Cybersecurity and Data Protection Roundtable at Metaverse Safety Week 2023 acknowledges that while the Metaverse may be an interconnected network of virtual worlds powered by AI and human interaction, its risks are genuine. These risks extend beyond digital harm, potentially leading to human harm, loss of lives, and violations of human rights if not proactively addressed.

Metaverse Safety Week 2023 elevated the roundtable experience by integrating Swarm AI® technology from Unanimous AI. The innovative approach combined real-time human insights with AI algorithms inspired by nature’s swarm intelligence to amplify collective decision-making. Participants engaged in a dynamic voting process, contributing to decisions that reflect a more profound collective wisdom for safeguarding the interests of AI and Emerging Technologies.