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Artificial Intelligence And Native-Owned Business: Innovation, Sovereignty, And Sustainability

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper examines the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within Native-owned businesses and tribal communities, situating these developments within historical, cultural, and socio-political contexts. It explores how AI is being utilized for operational efficiency, cultural revitalization, and educational transformation while critically engaging with the challenges of infrastructure, workforce development, data sovereignty, and environmental sustainability. Drawing upon both historical and contemporary perspectives, the analysis demonstrates that AI adoption in Indian Country is not merely a technical process but also a profound expression of sovereignty, resilience, and innovation. The paper concludes by identifying pathways for tribally led AI governance and sustainable development, underscoring AI’s potential to become a transformative tool for both cultural preservation and economic empowerment.

Source: International Journal of Business & Management Studies

DOI: 10.56734/ijbms.v6n9a3

Author: Charles F. Harrington

Institution: University of South Carolina Upstate

Language: English

Topic: Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4414433824