Naver Z Corp., the metaverse subsidiary of South Korean internet giant Naver that operates the Zepeto metaverse, announced its partnership with INHOPE to protect youth from sexual abuse and exploitation on the virtual platform.

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Fast facts

• With the partnership, Naver Z and INHOPE will enhance monitoring technology and develop a reporting hotline in a bid to eradicate sexual abuse or sexually exploitative material in the Zepeto metaverse, according to Naver Z’s press release.
• INHOPE is a global network of hotlines fighting the spread of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online, joining 50 hotlines in 46 countries, according to its official website. It is officially sponsored…