| Factor | VR | AR | |--------|----|----| | | Low (often solo) | High (interacting with real bystanders) | | Consent boundary | Clear (entering a game) | Fuzzy (camera always on) | | Persistence | Session-based | Can be anchored to real locations for years | | Harm type | Psychological mostly | Psychological + social + reputational |
| Legal Domain | Covers AR Taboo Examples | |--------------|--------------------------| | Harassment laws | AR stalking, persistent unwanted overlays | | Privacy (GDPR, CCPA) | AR that collects or displays personal data without consent | | Right of publicity | AR using someone’s likeness without permission | | Trespass (digital) | Anchoring virtual objects on private property (test cases pending) | | Emotional distress | Grief exploitation AR (rarely successful but emerging) | ar taboo
Do not augment others in ways you would not accept being augmented yourself, without their explicit, informed, and revocable consent. | Factor | VR | AR | |--------|----|----|
