Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals: Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This critical analysis examines the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing its potential advantages and related problems. AI technologies can markedly improve resource efficiency, optimize public service delivery, and stimulate economic growth and development, thereby advancing multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including poverty alleviation, responsible consumption and sustainable urban development. The incorporation of artificial intelligence brings ethical challenges, including the potential for perpetuating biases and aggravating inequality, which may impede progress toward sustainable development. This assessment underscores the necessity of responsible deployment of Artificial Intelligence, promoting strong governance frameworks, collaborative efforts among multiple stakeholders, and focused investments in education and capacity building to minimize poverty significantly. By connecting artificial intelligence research and uses with the Sustainable Development Goals and ensuring equal access to its advantages, stakeholders may leverage AI as a potent instrument for sustainable development. In conclusion, leveraging the revolutionary potential of AI for sustainable development necessitates a multi-stakeholder approach that includes governments, researchers, civil society, and the corporate sector. This collaboration must emphasize the establishment of strong governance frameworks, the involvement of data management specialists, the assurance of algorithmic transparency and accountability, and the facilitation of equal access to AI technologies. This study ultimately advocated for a balanced strategy that optimizes the beneficial effects of AI while mitigating its problems to promote a more sustainable and equitable future for all citizens.
Source: Journal of Economics and Trade
Author: Ndubuisi-Okolo Purity Uzoamaka
Institution: Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Language: English
Subfield: Safety Research
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405869832