Because in Russia the
KGB associated people took political and economic power. Hence ruled by few as is the definition. I'm assuming you believe Mark Zuckerberg has a iron grip on your country and will have you killed if you cross him?
In Russia, KGB spooks became oligarchs. In the US (~50 years earlier), oligarchs created the CIA to do their dirty tricks for them. It's a distinction without a difference.
How many people will the metaverse be ruled by?
Perhaps only one. So? Killing people in the physical universe is the problem.