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Protecting Cultural Knowledge in the Digital Era: Legal Dimensions of Intellectual Property in AI- Powered Immersive Learning and the Metaverse

Title
Protecting Cultural Knowledge in the Digital Era: Legal Dimensions of Intellectual Property in AI- Powered Immersive Learning and the Metaverse
Creator
Sinha, Rituraj; Solanki, Shashank; Verma, Vijeta; Pandey, Vijaishree Dubey
Description
The rapid expansion of AI- driven metaverse environments has challenged traditional intellectual property frameworks, leaving indigenous and cultural heritage vulnerable to unauthorized use and misrepresentation. This study analyzes legal gaps in the protection of cultural knowledge in immersive digital platforms, highlighting risks posed by generative AI and decentralized governance. We evaluate emerging solutions such as blockchain- based ownership verification and NFT licensing-against ethical concerns of profit- sharing and moral rights. Drawing on comparative legal research, we propose an international framework integrating digital rights management and sui generis protections for cultural assets. Our recommendations stress collaboration among governments, international organizations, and technology developers, alongside the inclusion of digital heritage law in academic curricula, to empower indigenous communities to safeguard their cultural rights. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.
Source
Global Cultural Immersions in Learning for a Sustainable Future;pp.309-352
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
IGI Global
Coverage
Sinha R., Christ University, India; Solanki S., Christ University, India; Verma V., Christ University, India; Pandey V.D., Christ University, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISBN: 979-833732510-1; 979-833732508-8;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

Sinha, Rituraj; Solanki, Shashank; Verma, Vijeta; Pandey, Vijaishree Dubey, “Protecting Cultural Knowledge in the Digital Era: Legal Dimensions of Intellectual Property in AI- Powered Immersive Learning and the Metaverse,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 19, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/24720.

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