1、1 Don Tapscott and Anthony Williams, Wikinomics, Penguin Group, New York, 2006. Order Code RS22857April 9, 2008Avatars, Virtual Reality Technology, and theU.S. Military: Emerging Policy Issuesnae redactedSpecialist in Technology and National SecurityForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummar
2、yThis report describes virtual reality technology, which uses three-dimensional user-generated content, and its use by the U.S. military and intelligence community fortraining and other purposes. Both the military and private sector use this newtechnology, but terrorist groups may also be using it t
3、o train more realistically for futureattacks, while still avoiding detection on the Internet. The issues for Congress toconsider may include the cost-benefit implications of this technology, whether sufficientresources are available for the communications infrastructure needed to supportexpanded use
4、 of virtual reality technology, and whether there might be national securityconsiderations if the United States falls behind other nations in developing or adoptingthis new technology. This report will be updated as events warrant.Virtual Reality and Web 2.0Virtual Reality (VR) technology enables We
