Cyberbullying in the Metaverse: A Prescriptive Perception on Global Information Systems for User Protection

Cyberbullying in the Metaverse: A Prescriptive Perception on Global Information Systems for User Protection

Utsav Upadhyay, Alok Kumar, Gajanand Sharma, Brij B. Gupta, Wadee Alhalabi Alhalabi, Varsha Arya, Kwok Tai Chui
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 25
DOI: 10.4018/JGIM.325793
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Abstract

The emergence of the metaverse, a virtual reality space, has ushered in a new era of digital experiences and interactions in global information systems. With its unique social norms and behaviors, this new world presents exciting opportunities for users to connect, socialize, and explore. However, as people spend more time in the metaverse, it has become increasingly apparent that the issue of cyberbullying needs to be addressed. Cyberbullying is a serious problem that can harm victims psychologically and physically. It involves using technology to harass, intimidate, or humiliate individuals or groups in global information systems. The risk of cyberbullying is high in the metaverse, where users are often anonymous. Therefore, it is crucial to establish a safer and more respectful culture within the metaverse to detect and prevent such incidents from happening.
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Introduction

Global information systems (GIS) present a global schema of the data available in its underlying component autonomous information systems (Kameny,1989). Advances in computer hardware technology, relational data management systems, XML ontologies, software expert systems, and secure online networks have enabled the development of GIS. GIS profoundly impacts scientific discovery, industrial development, and knowledge communication (Frenkel, 2009). GIS provides users with a centralized and transparent view of many heterogeneous and distributed sources of data (Getta, 2011).

Table 1 provides many examples of GIS. Due to developments in artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and blockchain, the metaverse has become the newest component of GIS (Deveci et al., 2022; Fatemidokht et al., 2021; Gaurav, 2022; Gupta et al., 2023; Wang et al., 2020). The metaverse concept has evolved significantly over the years, from its earliest roots in science fiction to its current state as a burgeoning field of research and development.

Table 1.
Examples of global information systems
GISDescriptionKey FeaturesApplication in Cyberbullying Prevention
Social Media Monitoring SystemDetects cyberbullying on social mediaReal-time monitoring, keyword detection, sentiment analysisIdentifying and flagging cyberbullying posts or comments on social media platforms
User Behavior Analytics SystemAnalytics system that analyzes user behavior patterns to detect and predict cyberbullying incidentsMachine learning algorithms, anomaly detection, behavioral profilingIdentifying abnormal patterns of behavior indicative of cyberbullying and providing early intervention
Reporting and Incident Management SystemSystem that facilitates the reporting and management of cyberbullying incidentsUser-friendly reporting interface, incident tracking, communication channelsAllowing users to report incidents, providing a centralized platform for managing and resolving reported cases
Educational and Awareness PlatformPlatform that offers educational resources and promotes awareness about cyberbullyingInformational content, interactive modules, community engagementEducating users about cyberbullying, providing resources for prevention, and fostering a supportive community
Collaborative Filtering SystemSystem that uses collaborative filtering techniques to personalize user experiences and filter out potentially harmful contentRecommendation algorithms, content filtering, user preferencesFiltering out cyberbullying-related content from a user’s feed and promoting positive interactions

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