A new warning is out about virtual reality headsets and their potential dangers to teens and pre-teens who wear them. Research shows most parents aren't aware that strangers can interact with their children who use this technology.
Virtual Reality involves strapping a headset to the face so the person wearing it can no longer see or hear the real world. This totally immersive experience can often feel more authentic than anything on a TV, laptop, or phone. Users often create an avatar, or character, that interacts with others, operated by people they often don't know. These avatars can speak in a disguised voice, corner, and touch other players.
Meta is deeply involved in virtual reality, and two former employees, Cayce Savage and Jason Sattizahn, recently testified at a U.S. Senate he