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Metaverse users are the same demographic as video gamers: males ages 18-34, with the majority (73%) being white. This leads to questions about equity and safety for female players, or players of fluid genders. In a recent article, two female users reported separate incidents of virtual groping by male avatars. Meta has pledged a $50 million investment to ensure responsible product development. There are also regulations to help stop possible hate speech that could happen in the metaverse, as well as possible sexual harassment.