Year: 2025
Type: preprint
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: The metaverse—a 3D virtual universe is expected to significantly impact the education sector by making learning more accessible, personalized, and fun. Advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, extended reality, big data, and cloud computing are the key enablers for developing educational metaverses. Recent disruptions in AI, particularly, Generative AI (GenAI) have transformed educational practices by generating human-like text, automating conversations, and providing personalized learning experiences. AI advancements together with immersive technologies hold immense potential to transform conventional education and learning by providing an interactive and immersive platform for seamless learning experiences. As GenAI advances, it is expected to generate more accurate and high-quality content, with future applications in educational metaverses. However, ensuring the trustworthiness of AI and GenAI applications in such human-centric contexts is crucial to ensure fairness and trust. This article fills a crucial gap in the literature by focusing on the intersection of Trustworthy AI (TAI) and educational metaverses—a topic not previously addressed in existing surveys. Specifically, we provide a systematic review of the existing literature on AI in educational metaverses and emphasize why TAI is essential and how it can be achieved in these environments. Moreover, we explore the proactive measures needed to ensure TAI, highlight the key challenges, and outline future research directions which require further investigation to foster trust in the next generation of educational technologies.
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: gold
Funder: Qatar National Library
OpenAlex ID: W4413638687