Metaverse and Artificial Intelligence as Web 4.0: The Next Generation of the Internet

What is it about?

This study reviews over 5,500 publications to explain how the metaverse and Web 4.0 are evolving together as the next generation of the Internet, combining AI, virtual and augmented reality, and the Internet of Things to transform how we connect, work, and learn. It identifies four key themes—business and society, optimization, technology integration, and education—and offers a clear definition of the metaverse while highlighting research gaps for future exploration.

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