Metaverse and International Law

Document Type : Original Article

Author
The Academy of Sciences of IR Iran
Abstract
Scientific advancements across various fields, while providing greater comfort and welfare for humanity, have also introduced numerous challenges. One of the most rapidly evolving areas of technological progress can be observed in cyberspace, where groundbreaking innovations are emerging daily. Although the full dimensions and potential of artificial intelligence remain unclear, the Metaverse—a "virtual reality world" that operates as a parallel universe to the physical world—has arisen. In this new realm, humans, through the creation of avatars, and in the near future, potentially through physical presence, can engage in nearly any activity they desire. Despite the Metaverse offering significant benefits across various domains, such as education, art, commerce, and entertainment , it also presents profound challenges to law in general, and particularly to international law, as the legal framework governing the international community of states
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Volume 5, Issue 10 - Serial Number 10
Humanities
Volume 5, Autumn and Winter 2024-2025, No. 10
March 2025
Pages 5-27