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Reality Check: How to Protect Human Rights in the 3D Immersive Web
A new report by the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights explains two pressing risks related to the mass adoption of immersive technologies: an unprecedented erosion of privacy and proliferation of physical aggression in virtual environments.
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Submission to the ANPD’s Call for Contributions on the Draft Guidance Document for the Digital ECA
The Working Group on Gaming and Regulation at NYU Stern submitted comments to Brazil’s ANPD on its draft guidance for the Digital ECA, focusing on the scope of regulated providers and the “likely access” criterion for children and adolescents.
Too Hot to Ignore: Extreme Heat in Garment Supply Chains
Extreme heat is already disrupting garment factories across South and Southeast Asia, and in a new report drawing on field research across India, we find that most global brands have failed to act, pointing to a need for shared responsibility that treats climate adaptation as a core business obligation.
Trust, Play, and Platforms: Sharing Lessons for Safer Digital Spaces
Drawing on expert reflections from a September 2025 symposium, this paper examines how Trust & Safety governance in online gaming compares to social media and what the games industry’s unique experience with community-driven moderation can teach policymakers and advocates working across all digital spaces.
Submission to the French Council on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs
The Working Group on Gaming and Regulation filed a submission with the French Council on AI and Digital Affairs, responding to a mission assessing the potential risks of video games for minors.
Private Equity and Healthcare: Balancing Profit with Wellness
Private equity’s $1 trillion push into healthcare has come at a cost, with evidence linking these deals to higher complications, reduced staffing, and increased mortality rates, pointing to a need for reform that prioritizes patient care over profit.
Digital Aftershocks: Online Mobilization and Violence in the United States
Our new report draws on open-source intelligence to trace how extremist actors coordinate across online platforms to justify violence and recruit supporters, offering a framework for policy and platform response.
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Hearing the Problem: Modulate’s Journey Bringing Real-time Safety to Call of Duty
This case study explores how Modulate’s ToxMod technology tackles toxic and extremist speech in online gaming, highlighting the ethical, business, and regulatory challenges of moderating real-time voice chat.
The Case for Human Rights in Business Education–A Tool Kit
Representatives from various business schools have crafted a concise toolkit, providing insights and resources for integrating human rights into business school education.
RFK Compass, June 2023: Applying ESG in the Meat Processing Industry
This exercise focuses on Packers Sanitation Services and Blackstone Core Equity Partners, exploring what accountability measures should be in place to address the exploitation of child labor.