View ITIF's virtual discussion about user safety in social XR, including upcoming challenges and how to protect children and teenagers on these platforms.

Insights from Social Media for Safety in the Metaverse

ITIF released a new report and hosted a conversation with experts and industry leaders in AR/VR to discuss what unique privacy risks these technologies raise, how AR/VR providers are mitigating these concerns, and how existing and proposed privacy laws and regulations will impact AR/VR technologies.

How to Balance Privacy and Innovation in Augmented and Virtual Reality

Watch now for an expert panel discussion exploring the positive potential of technological innovation to transform society for the better by increasing accessibility for all.

Emerging Tech and the Future of Accessibility

Join the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and the XR Association for the third annual AR/VR Policy Conference. The event will feature a series of expert talks and panels discussing critical policy questions covering:

AR/VR Policy Conference 2023

The fifth annual AR/VR Policy Conference presented by Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and the XR Association took place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in Washington, DC. Watch the conference livestream.

AR/VR Policy Conference 2025

Augmented reality (AR) amplifies some of the most pressing privacy concerns for bystanders in the digital world and combines them in new ways. Policymakers should develop safeguards that allow for shifting perceptions of privacy in public space.

How to Address Privacy Questions  Raised by the Expansion of Augmented Reality in Public Spaces

Join the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and the XR Association for the second annual AR/VR Policy Conference.

AR/VR Policy Conference 2022

Alex Ambrose presents at Congreso Internacional Estrategia Legal (CIEL) Talks, hosted by Instituto OMG.

Headsets and Handcuffs: Legal Applications for AR/VR

Watch now for the fourth annual AR/VR Policy Conference presented by Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and the XR Association.

AR/VR Policy Conference 2024

This timely Community Discussion will explore how privacy frameworks intersect with accessibility in immersive technologies, highlighting opportunities to create XR experiences that are both inclusive and privacy-forward.

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Alex Ambrose presents at a webinar co-hosted by XR Access and XRA.

XR Community Discussion: Privacy and Accessibility

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Insights from Social Media for Safety in the Metaverse

How to Balance Privacy and Innovation in Augmented and Virtual Reality

Emerging Tech and the Future of Accessibility