KPMG: 78% of U.S. adults will socialize with friends in the metaverse

People may not know what the metaverse holds for them beyond games, but the vast majority of U.S. adults are ready to plunge into it, according to a survey by KPMG.

Whether they agree on what it is or not, the metaverse has captured the imagination of Americans. KPMG said about 78% of U.S. adults said in a survey they see value in immersive interactions such as socializing with friends and family, while 76% say they see value in on-the-job training in the metaverse.