The field of artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, is moving towards a future where human and machine collaboration is becoming increasingly prevalent. Recent studies have shown that generative AI can augment human creativity, rather than replace it, and can support humans in generating ideas that are both creative and diverse. However, there is also evidence that generative AI can have a negative impact on the diversity of ideas when used in collaboration with humans.

Furthermore, the integration of generative AI and metaverse technology is being explored in various industries, including fashion, to enhance manufacturing, design, sales, and client experiences. The use of AI in evaluating and selecting startups is also being investigated, with hybrid models that combine human and AI evaluations showing promise in improving the accuracy and efficiency of the selection process.

Noteworthy papers in this area include the systematic literature review on the impact of generative AI and metaverse on the fashion industry, which proposes a new framework for integrating these technologies. Another notable study examines the effect of generative AI on human creativity, finding that humans collaborating with generative AI outperform those working without assistance. The ClimaTech Great Global Innovation Challenge's approach to selecting climate tech startups using a hybrid model of human and AI evaluations is also a significant development in this field.