Editorial: Navigating the convergence of AI and the Metaverse

Luyao Zhang

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Editorial: Navigating the convergence of AI and the Metaverse

Luyao Zhang

Article ID: 3219
Vol 5, Issue 2, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54517/m.v5i2.3219

Received: 27 December, 2024; Accepted: 27 December, 2024; Available online: 30 December, 2024; Issue release: 31 December, 2024

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Abstract

As we present Volume 5, Issue 2 of Metaverse, we find ourselves at a pivotal juncture where artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse intersect, heralding transformative changes across various domains. This edition delves into the multifaceted applications of AI within the metaverse, exploring its potential to revolutionize manufacturing, education, cultural heritage conservation, and beyond. The convergence of AI and the metaverse is not merely a technological phenomenon but a philosophical and cultural shift that reflects humanity’s aspirations for a more interconnected and intelligent future. As Alan Turing, often regarded as the father of AI, stated, “Instead of trying to produce a program to simulate the adult mind, why not rather try to produce one which simulates the child’s?” [1]. This underscores the boundless possibilities of creativity and learning inherent in AI—qualities that now extend into the immersive landscapes of the metaverse.

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2. Akhtar ZB. Artificial intelligence (AI) within manufacturing: An investigative exploration for opportunities, challenges, future directions. Metaverse. 2024; 5(2): 2731. doi: 10.54517/m.v5i2.2731

3. Anastasovitis E, Roumeliotis M. Enhanced inclusion and accessibility in education and training through virtual worlds. Metaverse. 2024; 5(2): 2836. doi: 10.54517/m2836

4. Ghaith K, Hutson J. A qualitative study on the integration of artificial intelligence in cultural heritage conservation. Metaverse. 2024; 5(2): 2654. doi: 10.54517/m.v5i2.2654

5. Ma C. Metaverse and machine-readable standards: Basic concepts, key technologies, and application scenarios. Metaverse. 2024; 5(2): 2756. doi: 10.54517/m.v5i2.2756

6. Pazmino M, Huang Y, Yan B. Analysis of the diverse advantages and paths of traditional culture dissemination in online games. Metavers. 2024; 5(2): 2726. doi: 10.54517/m.v5i2.2726

7. Begemann A, Hutson J. Empirical insights into AI-assisted game development: A case study on the integration of generative AI tools in creative pipelines. Metaverse; 5(2): 2568. doi: 10.54517/m.v5i2.2568

8. Mahdikhanlou K, Ebrahimnezhad H. Integration of Leap Motion sensor with camera for better performance in hand tracking. Metaverse. 2024; 5(2): 3020. doi: 10.54517/m3020

9. Yun CO, Yun TS. Expanding metaverse market: New opportunities and challenges for the content industry. Metaverse. 2024; 5(2): 2920. doi: 10.54517/m2920

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