Artificial intelligence powered Metaverse: analysis, challenges and future perspectives

• Published in: The Artificial intelligence review Vol. 57; no. 2; p. 36
• Main Authors: Soliman, Mona M., Ahmed, Eman, Darwish, Ashraf, Hassanien, Aboul Ella
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 05-02-2024; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Artificial Intelligence; Augmented reality; Computer Science; Cryptography; Internet of Things; Mixed reality; Natural language processing; New technology; Task complexity; Virtual reality; Computer vision; Metaverse; Blockchain; Natural language processing; Artificial intelligence; Sustainable development; Avatar
• ISSN: 1573-7462; 0269-2821; 1573-7462
• DOI: 10.1007/s10462-023-10641-x

The Metaverse, a virtual reality (VR) space where users can interact with each other and digital objects, is rapidly becoming a reality. As this new world evolves, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role in shaping its development. Integrating AI with emerging technologies in the Metaverse creates new possibilities for immersive experiences that were previously impossible. This paper explores how AI is integrated with technologies such as the Internet of Things, blockchain, Natural Language Processing, virtual reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, and Extended Reality. One potential benefit of using AI in the Metaverse is the ability to create personalized experiences for individual users, based on their behavior and preferences. Another potential benefit of using AI in the Metaverse is the ability to automate repetitive tasks, freeing up time and resources for more complex and creative endeavors. However, there are also challenges associated with using AI in the Metaverse, such as ensuring user privacy and addressing issues of bias and discrimination. By examining the potential benefits and challenges of using AI in the Metaverse, including ethical considerations, we can better prepare for this exciting new era of VR. This paper presents a comprehensive survey of AI and its integration with other emerging technologies in the Metaverse, as the Metaverse continues to evolve and grow, it will be important for developers and researchers to stay up to date with the latest developments in AI and emerging technologies to fully leverage their potential.