The Interpol on October 20 unveiled the first-ever ‘metaverse’ specifically designed for law enforcement worldwide, at its ongoing 90th General Assembly in Delhi.
Key points
- The Interpol metaverse allows the registered users to take a virtual tour of its General Secretariat headquarters in France’s Lyon, interact with other officers via their avatars, and even take training courses in forensic investigation and other policing skills.
- The facility is being provided through the global police organisation’s secure cloud.
Metaverse and its uses
- In the metaverse, users traverse a virtual world that mimics aspects of the physical world using such technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), AI, social media and digital currency.
- The internet is something that people “browse.” But, to a degree, people can “live” in the metaverse.
- With the metaverse, people will be able to socialize in the virtual world, where they will be able to connect, collaborate, and communicate even if they are not physically present.
- One can attend virtual concerts, visit virtual theme parks, place bets on sports, and so on—just as you do in the real world.
- The metaverse will also increase participation and make it possible for multiple artists to perform together, allowing for an even closer connection with fans.
- With the metaverse, customers will be able to take a 3D virtual hotel tour and research the location of the hotel where they are considering staying using VR platforms and hardware. Before booking a hotel room, travellers can put on their 3D digital avatars and take a virtual tour of the facility.
- Brands will set up virtual shops in the metaverse in the future, where buyers will be able to take a 3D virtual tour and try out various products before making a purchase. The products will be delivered to your home once the purchase has been made.
