On human-AI co-creative discovery framework: strategic ideas on AI-augmented philosophical dialogue

The article presents strategic ideas for understanding elements of a human–AI collaborative framework that seeks to enable philosophy researchers to participate more effectively in the global discourse on science and philosophy in the AI age. With its ability to process large amounts of data and recognize complex patterns, current AI systems can extend human epistemological and ontological reach, concurrent with the situated cognition viewpoint. However, AI still lacks the capacity for meta-reflection, embodied meaning-making, and existential engagement —hallmarks of human intelligence and wisdom. Therefore, the human–AI co-creative discovery framework is a partnership of inter-agent creativity between the “agents of meaning” (humans) and the “agents of syntactic manipulation” (AI), generating two-way value in the exploration and communication of knowledge. Indeed, AI can help spark curiosity, foster new intuitions, and revive the tradition of learning through dialogue , a classical philosophical method. Here, we discuss the rise of AI-assisted philosophical counseling and argue that the power of multimodal AI systems can be channeled into producing more precise and creative philosophical dialogues, enriching our humanity. We also discuss several cross-cultural ethical oversights for mitigating the potential downsides of AI-augmented philosophical dialogue.