Unveiling Public Information in the Metaverse and AI Era: Challenges and Opportunities

The concept of transparency is a fundamental principle in administrative management that allows citizens to access any type of information or document issued by public entities as part of their functions. This article aims to describe the transparency of public information in the era of the metaverse and artificial intelligence. The guarantee of this right implies, first, the commitment to provide public information openly and freely in all terms, without any kind of restriction and with appropriate truthfulness; second, responding to citizens in a truthful, timely and efficient manner with the aim of covering their needs and interests; and third, producing and/or capturing public information in order to achieve citizen satisfaction. The transparency of public information remains essential in the era of the metaverse and AI. While these new technological developments present challenges, they also offer opportunities to develop innovative transparency practices that can improve democracy and life in society. The era of the metaverse and AI presents significant challenges for the transparency of public information. The limitations to verify information in the metaverse and the opacity of AI pose important barriers to ensure transparency and accountability. It is necessary to develop specific transparency policies and practices for the metaverse and AI, and to promote public education on these topics. It is essential to work on solutions to ensure transparency and responsibility in the digital era.