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Programmes Digital, Industry & Space AI ContinentThe European Commission outlined their vision at the Global Multistakeholder High Level Conference on Governance of Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds event, emphasizing the need for open standards and global interoperability as augmented reality and digital twin technologies reshape our relationship with the physical world.
The emerging Web 4.0 environment - characterized by the convergence of 6G networks, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence - promises to fundamentally alter how humans interact with their surroundings. This evolution enables more natural interactions with digital objects embedded in physical spaces and creates opportunities for innovative services, like today predictive maintenance systems are already commonplace and digital twins become more popular and effective.
"As the boundaries between digital and physical worlds continue to blur, we must ensure the internet remains a public good accessible to everyone," an EC representative stated. Officials warned that without proper governance frameworks, Web 4.0 could fragment into isolated technological ecosystems controlled by dominant market players.
The Commission's approach aligns with Japan's pioneering work in metaverse governance. Both emphasize maintaining a single, globally interoperable internet that respects fundamental rights while allowing for regional contributions and innovation.
The EC initiative marks the beginning of a global conversation on Web 4.0 governance that aims to embrace technological innovation while addressing potential risks.
Further details can be found in the Commission's background materials available at the Digital Strategy portal. More specifially, check
- One Future Internet, introductory document
- the other background info from the event.
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