Overheard: Terrorists and criminals in Second Life?

Margaret Rouse — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:38:27 +0000

US intelligence officials are growing increasingly wary of Second Life and other virtual worlds, which they say could soon become havens for terrorists, money-launderers and criminals engaged in corporate espionage.

Dan Goodin, US spooks see Sadville as potential terrorist paradise

Ok, I can understand how SL might be used by criminals. Money laundering makes sense to me. But corporate espionage? How would that work?

Overheard: Marketing and media opportunities in Second Life

Margaret Rouse — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:13:15 +0000

“CMP has recently been listed as a “metaverse” developer—the first global multimedia company to so identify itself—and our metaverse team is actively pursuing client engagements.

Overall, we’re convinced that 3D virtual reality will gradually become a vital tool in our business. We believe that immersive Web experiences can capture the interest and participation of professional audiences as never before, and that this will lead to new opportunities for marketers and the media companies that serve them.”

Steve Weitzner, Why CMP is in Second Life

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Overheard: Terrorists and criminals in Second Life?

Overheard: Marketing and media opportunities in Second Life