Code of Conduct for the Human-Centered and Ethical Development of Immersive Technologies
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Code of Conduct for the Human-Centered and Ethical Development of Immersive Technologies
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What is this about?
The XR4Human Code of Conduct for Developers is a guidance document for the ethical, human-centered, and responsible development of extended reality (XR) technologies, including virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality. It explains the shared values and responsibilities of people involved in designing, developing, providing, and governing XR systems. The code focuses on issues such as human dignity, safety, privacy, inclusion, fairness, transparency, accountability, accessibility, and sustainability. Its purpose is to help developers and other stakeholders create XR technologies that benefit society, reduce harm, and build public trust while supporting innovation across Europe.
Why is this important?
This code is important because XR technologies can strongly affect people’s behavior, privacy, safety, and social inclusion. A shared code of conduct helps developers make better decisions throughout the technology lifecycle and encourages responsible innovation. It also supports trust among users, policymakers, researchers, and industry by promoting ethical standards, accountability, and protection of human rights. In this way, it helps ensure that XR technologies are developed not only to be innovative, but also fair, safe, and beneficial for society.
