LEGAL ISSUES OF THE METAVERSE: A PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW PERSPECTIVE

Year 2024, Issue: 27, 29 - 58, 15.01.2024

Hatice Kübra Ecemiş Yılmaz

Abstract

The advent of the Metaverse undeniably presents a myriad of complexities in the realm of international law enforcement. Given the inherent transnational nature of the Metaverse, it becomes apparent that the application of national legal frameworks to virtual actions becomes a complex and challenging endeavor. The very essence of the Metaverse, with its ability to transcend traditional national boundaries, poses significant obstacles to the straightforward application of domestic laws. The regulation of virtual activities necessitates the establishment of a comprehensive and universally applicable framework under the auspices of public international law. One additional concern that arises pertains to the potential displacement of legislation by technological advancements. In the realm of the Metaverse, one can observe a rapid pace of technological progress. The realm of international law grapples with the formidable challenge of effectively regulating virtual activities in accordance with established international norms and principles, given the dynamic nature of these transformations.
The imperative for the international legal system to adapt to the realm of virtual activities is undeniable, as it is crucial for addressing the multifaceted concerns that arise in this domain. The subject matter at this article to the contemporary process of updating international agreements and legal structures, the formation of international regulatory bodies, and the encouragement of global cooperation and harmonization. As the Metaverse undergoes its evolutionary process it is imperative for international law to adapt accordingly and effectively regulate conduct within the virtual realm.

Keywords

Metaverse, international law, sovereignty, national security, human rights.

Ethical Statement

There is no requirement of Ethics Committee Approval for this study.

Metaverse’in Hukuki Sorunları: Uluslararası Kamu Hukuku Perspektifi̇

Abstract

Metaverse’nin gelişi, inkar edilemez bir şekilde uluslararası hukuk yaptırımı alanında sayısız karmaşıklık sunmaktadır. Metaverse’nin ulusötesi doğası göz önüne alındığında, ulusal yasal çerçevelerin sanal eylemlere uygulanmasının karmaşık ve zorlu bir süreç haline geldiği açıktır. Geleneksel ulusal sınırları aşma yeteneği ile Metaverse’nin özü, ulusal yasaların doğrudan uygulanmasının önünde önemli engeller oluşturmaktadır. Sanal faaliyetlerin düzenlenmesi, uluslararası kamu hukuku himayesinde kapsamlı ve evrensel olarak uygulanabilir bir çerçevenin oluşturulmasını zorunlu kılmaktadır. Ortaya çıkan ek bir endişe, teknolojik gelişmelerin mevzuatın potansiyel olarak yerini almasıyla ilgilidir. Metaverse aleminde, hızlı bir teknolojik ilerleme hızı gözlemlenebilir. Uluslararası hukuk alanı, bu dönüşümlerin dinamik doğası göz önüne alındığında, sanal etkinlikleri yerleşik uluslararası normlara ve ilkelere uygun olarak etkin bir şekilde düzenlemenin zorlu zorluğuyla karşı karşıyadır.
Uluslararası hukuk sisteminin sanal faaliyetler alanına uyum sağlama zorunluluğu yadsınamaz, çünkü bu alanda ortaya çıkan çok yönlü endişelerin ele alınması çok önemlidir. Bu makale, uluslararası andlaşmaların ve yasal yapıların güncellenmesi, uluslararası düzenleyici kurumların oluşturulması ve küresel işbirliği ve uyumun teşvik edilmesiyle ilgili çağdaş süreçle ilgilidir. Metaverse, evrim sürecinden geçerken uluslararası hukukun buna göre uyum sağlaması ve sanal alemdeki davranışları etkin bir şekilde düzenlemesi zorunludur.

Keywords

Metaverse, Uluslararası Hukuk, Egemenlik, Ulusal Güvenlik, İnsan Hakları.

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