Washington, D.C. – The XR Association, a leading trade association representing the growing ecosystem of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality companies, has publicly released its legislative priorities for 2024. Last year, XRA published the white paper, Reality Check: Why the U.S. Government Should Nurture XR, examining what governments in Europe and Asia are doing to develop and implement strategies around immersive technology, and where the United States stands in comparison. Among the governments considered – South Korea, the European Union, the United Kingdom, China, and the United States – the U.S. ranked last. XRA’s strategic objectives for 2024 aim to position the U.S. as the world’s leader in XR technology innovation, integration, and governance.
More specifically, XRA’s priorities include:
- Ensuring that the U.S. is at the forefront of developing the industrial metaverse, thereby advancing America’s economic competitiveness and national security.
- Positioning the U.S. as a leader among like-minded allies in shaping the rules and standards that will govern the XR technology system.
- Fostering a regulatory environment that protects individual rights and incentivizes innovation.
- Developing legislation to maximize the benefits of XR across all sectors.
XRA’s 2024 legislative priorities reflect a concerted effort to harness the full potential of XR technologies in this rapidly evolving ecosystem. Through strategic advocacy, collaboration with stakeholders, and proactive engagement with policymakers, the XR Association continues to lead the way for the responsible adoption and development of XR technologies.
