Rand兰德：2025年元宇宙技术演进中的儿童保护风险评估报告（英文版）

T his report describes the implications that the metaverse could have on digital crimes that involve targeting and exploitation of children. These digital crimes are already occurring and have affected and endangered many victims and families. In a potential digital space such as the metaverse as it is envisioned by some, opportunities for criminal activity and exploitation aimed at children could expand even more. The development of the early internet in 1969 launched a revolution that conti